Chapter 1
The historic Balkan crossroads
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Chapter 2
The path to independence
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Chapter 3
Resilience under siege
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Chapter 4
The Dayton Accords and rebuilding
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The birth of modern Bosnia
Ch 3 · Resilience under siege
diego Sarajevo's Enduring Spirit
When Sarajevo was cut off, held tight in a cruel snare, / They dug a 'Tunnel of Hope,' finding life to share.
Fun Fact
Running the runway: Before the Sarajevo Tunnel was dug, citizens had to sprint across the UN-controlled airport runway at night, dodging floodlights and snipers.
Glossary
siege (noun)
A military blockade of a city or stronghold to compel its surrender by cutting off resources. During the Bosnian War, forces surrounded Sarajevo for 1,425 days, beginning on April 5, 1992.
A military blockade of a city or stronghold to compel its surrender by cutting off resources. During the Bosnian War, forces surrounded Sarajevo for 1,425 days, beginning on April 5, 1992.
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Which international organization controlled the Sarajevo airport runway during the 1990s siege?
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How many days did the Siege of Sarajevo last, making it the longest in modern history?
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Which historic World War II battle's duration did the Siege of Sarajevo surpass, lasting three times longer?
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Which famous cultural event was founded in 1995 during the siege of the Bosnian capital?
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Which historic Sarajevo building was destroyed in August 1992, resulting in the loss of 1.5 million books?