Independent State of Croatia (Germany and Italy)

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Was a World War II puppet state of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. It was established in parts of occupied Yugoslavia on 10 April 1941, after the invasion by the Axis powers. Initially under joint control of Germany and Italy, after the capitulation of Italy it remained under sole German control.

Establishment

April 1941: The Independent State of Croatia (a German puppet state) was established in parts of occupied Yugoslavia.

April 1941: Yugoslavia was partitioned ca. April 20-22, 1941 among the Axis countries (Italy and Germany) and their satellite states (Hungary, Bulgaria, Albania).

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.World War II (Balkan Theatre)

Was the theatre of conflict of World War II that took place in the Balkans.

November 1942: The Bihać Republic was established by the Partisan resistance movement following the liberation of Bihać.

November 1942: Slunj conquered by Bihać Republic.

November 1942: Jajce conquered by Bihać Republic.

December 1942: Some towns in Croatia were retaken by Axis forces in local attacks: Jajce was reoccupied.

December 1942: Livno conquered by Bihać Republic.

December 1942: Tomislavgrad conquered by Bihać Republic.

January 1943: Teslic conquered by Bihać Republic.

January 1943: Udbina and Bosansko Grahovo were evacuated by ustaša and Italian units under partisan pressure.

January 1943: Teslic conquered by italy;germany.

January 1943: Germans retook Bihać on 29 January.

February 1943: Drvar conquered by Axis forces.

March 1943: Bihać Republic conquered by italy;germany.

1.1.1.Invasion of Yugoslavia by the Axis

Was a military operation by the Axis forces that resulted in the occupation and partition of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.

1.1.1.1.Surrender and partition of Yugoslavia

Was the partition of Yugoslavia among the invading Axis forces.

1.1.2.World War II (Balkan Theatre) - Croatia

After the Italian capitulation on 8 September 1943, the Croatian territories of Italy were occupied by German forces.

September 1943: Until the Italian capitulation on 8 September 1943, the Independent State of Croatia was a territorial condominium of Germany and Italy.