[1][2] Months-long Bosniak resistance against the Croat Central Bosnia offensive led the HVO to embark on a "crucial struggle for the survival of the Croatian dream of Greater Croatia".

On 12 November 1993, the HVO started attacking ARBiH positions and marked the beginning of a major upheaval on the battlefield.

[5] The Bosniak forces' morale gradually depleted and eventually the HVO occupied Bosnian towns such as Gojevići and Bakovići.

[5] The HVO, however, failed to capture nearby Fojnica even following the ARBiH's (temporary) withdrawal from the city due to an "unfavorable political climate" and international pressure.

[1][2] On 13 November 1993, just a day after the battle, Croats claimed that ARBiH forces killed 2 catholic priests (Vicar Fr.