CHRONICLES 24
Dubrovnik: 'War for Peace'
Prepared by Branko Vojicic
Even fifteen years after the month's long siege of Dubrovnik, Serbia
would not accept the truth that Serbian troops, particularly the former YPA, have had
anything to do with it. The scope of Dubrovnik's destruction is still taken with reserve,
while many voice their suspicion that this was all about a "Croatian complot"
the purpose of which was to have Croatia recognized as an independent state. This is why
this book is primarily aimed at Serbian and Montenegrin readerships. A reader will find
within its covers a compilation of articles and original documents - about preparations
for the war and the war, and not only the bombardment of Dubrovnik, but also the war
wagged in entire Croatia - prepared by Branko Vojicic, journalist from Podgorica.
While destruction of Dubrovnik was in full swing, on October 1, 1991,
Dobrica Cosic wrote down in his diary that Milorad Vucelic /then director of the Radio and
Television of Serbia/ had called him in, exhilarated, to say he would "have a cup of
coffee at Stradun, in Dubrovnik, today or tomorrow at the latest." "Milorad is
delighted. He is excited and elated by Montenegrin courage," writes Cosic. Others
like Ljubomir Tadic, philosopher, aware of destruction, warn, "From the very
beginning I've strongly opposed occupation of Croatian towns. What they are doing in
Dubrovnik and around the town is as stupid as it can be. However, one must admit that
propaganda effect of destroyed towns is impressive. But what about Serbian villages that
are also destroyed - as if nobody cares about them. One cannot turn a blind eye to this
destruction. For instance, what about the village of Mirkovci that symbolizes the entire
destruction? No one has raised voice against destruction of Mirkovci."
The book was published as a part of a larger project, "Coming To
Grips with Serbia's Prevalent Ideological Matrix," thanks to the support provided by
the Federal Republic of Germany within the framework of the Stability Pact for
South-Eastern Europe.
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