Hitler's Croatian ally : the Croatian Army and the battle for Yugoslavia, 1941-1945
Muñoz, Antonio J.2025
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On 6th April 1941, Nazi Germany, along with Italy and Hungary, invaded Yugoslavia after the overthrow of the Yugoslav regent, Prince Paul. Hitler sought to secure the right flank for his upcoming invasion of the USSR and assist Mussolini, who had failed to conquer Greece. The German attack was swift, and by 17th April, Yugoslavia capitulated, leading to the creation of the Independent State of Croatia (NDH). Ante Pavelic, leader of the fascist Ustase organization, was installed as the head of Croatia. His government immediately began a brutal campaign of repression against non-Croatians, especially Serbs. This sparked rebellions, with Serbian Chetnik bands and Croatian communists forming separate guerrilla movements. The Croatian state was soon overwhelmed by these insurgencies.
Main title:
Hitler's Croatian ally : the Croatian Army and the battle for Yugoslavia, 1941-1945 / Antonio J. Muñoz.
Author:
Muñoz, Antonio J., author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Frontline Books, 2025.
Collation:
216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781036128050 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.542197940.5
LC class:
D766.62.C7
Language:
English
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BRN:
4184811
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