The Battle on Banj brdo (in Serian Cyrillic: Битка за Бањ брдо; in Serbian (romanized): Bitka za Banj brdo) was an attack executed by ARBiH soldiers when they sneaked up behind the Serbian defensive line in Banj brdo. This was one of the biggest battles in this area during the Bosnian War. It is also said that this battle was fought for the survival of the Serbian people (including civilians) on Majevica and Semberija.[1] [2] [3]
| Conflict: | Battle on Banj brdo in 1993 |
| Partof: | the War in Bosnia |
| Date: | 21 April 1993 |
| Place: | Banj brdo, Majevica, BiH |
| Result: | Army of Republika Srpska victory |
| Combatant2: |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Commander1: | Slavko Gužvić Borivoje Đokić |
| Commander2: | Unknown |
| Units1: | Army of Republika Srpska
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| Units2: | Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Casualties1: | 28 killed 24 wounded |
| Casualties2: | 61 killed 78 wounded |
See main article: Majevica front (1992-1995).
Throughout the Bosnian War, both VRS and ARBiH focused their attacks particularly in the region of Majevica due to its vital use in communication and supplies.[4] The first clashes in the region occurred in 1992, when the ARBiH launched an offensive on the villages of Teočak and Priboj. This offensive failed failed and, after a Serb counteroffensive, they were forced to retreat.[5]
On 21 April 1993, elite Bosnian muslim units, coming from the villages of Teočak and Živinice, attacked a Serb defense line in Banj brdo, with their goal being to capture the hill. They initially succeeded, but they were forced to withdraw due to a Serb counteroffensive which lasted 22 hours. The ARBiH suffered heavy losses: 61 killed and 78 wounded, while the VRS' casualties were 28 killed and 24 wounded.[6] [7]