Ante Gotovina
Croatian general and military leader
Born
October 12th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Croatia
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Graduated from the Military Academy in 1977 and served in the Croatian War of Independence. Commanded the 4th Battalion of the Croatian Army during the conflict. Directed the operation 'Storm' in 1995, leading to the recapture of territory held by Serb forces. The operation was pivotal in the establishment of Croatia as a sovereign state. After the war, faced accusations of war crimes, leading to a trial at The Hague, where he was initially convicted but later acquitted.
Commanded Operation Storm in 1995
Acquitted of war crimes by The Hague
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