Historical Events tagged with "april 1941"

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Politics & Government

Yugoslavia Allies with Axis Powers

March 25th, 1941 84 years ago

On March 25, 1941, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia signed the Tripartite Pact, formally allying itself with the Axis powers led by Germany, Italy, and Japan. This decision, made in Belgrade, was influenced by the political climate of Europe. Despite earlier attempts to remain neutral, Yugoslavia's monarchy, under King Peter II, succumbed to the pressure from Nazi Germany, which demanded allegiance in the face of impending invasion. The pact aimed to secure regional stability in favor of the Axis agenda, though it faced significant opposition within the Yugoslav government and populace.

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