Croatian President Zoran Milanović stated that the first Partisan detachment and the overall liberation movement during World War II would have failed without the participation of Serbs from the Banija and Kordun regions. He made the remarks during a commemoration of Anti-Fascist Struggle Day at Brezovica Memorial Park, marking the founding of the First Sisak Partisan Detachment. This statement acknowledges the significant contribution of Serbs to the Croatian resistance against fascism. The comment comes amidst ongoing historical and political sensitivities between Croatia and Serbia. Milanović’s recognition of the Serb role is likely to spark debate, given differing narratives surrounding the war and its aftermath. The event itself honors the beginning of organized resistance in Croatia during WWII. His statement represents a notable, and potentially controversial, perspective on the country’s wartime history.