The Invasion of Yugoslavia 1941

In the spring 1941, Germany had control over most of Europe. The Germans wanted to secure the Balkan region via diplomacy and conquest, so as to protect their southern flank during Operation Barbarossa. But what happens when diplomacy fails and a campaign of conquest becomes necessary? You get the Invasion of Yugoslavia.

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Invasion of Yugoslavia (April 6, 1941) Summary - WWII German Attack. (2013, December 27). Retrieved from http://totallyhistory.com/invasion-of-yugoslavia/

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