yugoslav war, 1991-1995

The true story of twelve-year-old Nadja Halilbegovich as she relates how she and her family survived the constant bombings, attacks, and lack of basic supplies during the siege of Sarajevo in the late 1990s.

Contains essays and documents that describe and assess the political factors involved in the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991 and the resulting war in Bosnia; and includes biographical profiles of key figures, maps, and a timeline.

Provides background information on the ethnic groups of Kosovo, and describes the breakup of Yugoslavia, the events leading up to war, the international intervention, and its consequences.

Examines the 1995 deportation and execution of Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica and the Serbian force's actions that led to the incident. Provides eyewitness accounts of the event and analyzes its implications for American and European foreign policy.

Ismet Prcic, a young Bosnian who escaped war and ended up living in California, tries to deal with his experiences by writing everything down, sharing moments from his childhood, letters to his mother, and details about the life of another man, who may not be real and was part of an elite group of soldiers.

An overview of the war and tragedy in former Yugoslavia.

Examines life in Bosnia before communism, under Tito's rule, and under present conditions of war.

A United Nations photographer in Bosnia describes the conflict there, the bitterness among the ethnic/religious groups, and the plights of the victims, particularly children.

Describes the events that led to war in the former Yugoslavia and the efforts of one family to escape from Bosnia and make a new life in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Includes a Yugoslavian folktale.

Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady tells the story of how he survived after being shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, describing his six day ordeal in hostile territory being hunted by the Bosnian Serbs, his rescue by the U.S. Marines, and his hero's welcome home.