Where is Sniper Alley in Sarajevo?
The “Sniper Alley” was the informal name for streets Zmaja od Bosne Street and Meša Selimović Boulevard, the main boulevard in Sarajevo which during the Bosnian War was lined with snipers’ posts, and became infamous as a dangerous place for civilians to traverse.
Who was the Sarajevo sniper?
The wartime commander of the Bosnian Serb Army’s Sarajevo-Romanija Corps, Stanislav Galic, was jailed for life by the Hague Tribunal for terrorising the population of Sarajevo during the siege of the city. His successor as commander of the Sarajevo-Romanija Corps, Dragomir Milosevic, was jailed for 29 years.
Who besieged Sarajevo?
the Army of Republika Srpska
After initially being besieged by the forces of the Yugoslav People’s Army, the city was then besieged by the Army of Republika Srpska from 5 April 1992 to 29 February 1996 (1,425 days).
What age is Snipers Alley?
Snipers Alley
| Film | |
|---|---|
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Stab | |
| Director | Rudolf Schweiger |
| script | Jan Lüthje |
Why is Sarajevo so famous?
The city is fondly known for hosting the 1984 Winter Olympics. And it is infamously remembered as a key battleground of the Bosnian War in the 1990s.
Who is the most feared sniper in the world?
Simo Häyhä
With at least 505 confirmed kills during the Winter War of 1939–40 between Finland and the Soviet Union, Simo Häyhä (1905–2002) has been labelled the deadliest sniper in history.
How do you live in your 50s?
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- Keep networking. Whether you’re working, retired or thinking about reentering the job force, networking is essential.
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What does Sniper Alley mean?
“Sniper Alley” (Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian: Snajperska aleja / Снајперска алеја) was the informal name primarily for streets Zmaja od Bosne Street (Улица Змаја од Босне; Dragon of Bosnia Street) and Meša Selimović Boulevard, the main boulevard in Sarajevo which during the Bosnian War was lined with snipers’ posts.