246: Yugoslavia Pt. 2 - The Invasion

History of the Second World War

Wesley Livesay

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 626 Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 246 of History of the Second World War, titled “Yugoslavia Pt. 2 – The Invasion,” we explore how the short-lived Yugoslav state collapsed under German military pressure just weeks after its own internal coup. On April 6, 1941, Nazi forces invaded from multiple directions, swiftly overwhelming the disorganized and poorly equipped Yugoslav army — leading to surrender within eleven days. The country was then partitioned between Germany and Italy, setting the stage for fierce resistance movements that would emerge across occupied Yugoslavia. We also examine how the pre-war Yugoslav government-in-exile in London struggled to gain traction amid shifting wartime alliances, limited support from Britain and the U.S., and unresolved ethnic tensions within the nation — all while the world’s attention turned toward Greece as the next major theater of war. Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on History of the Second World War. History of the Second World War is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.9	Hello everyone and welcome to the History of the Second World War, Episode 246, Yugoslavia
0:58.8	Part 2, The Invasion.
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1:19.1	While the lead-up to the invasion of Yugoslavia have been a long, slow process,
1:23.5	involving months and months of diplomatic conversations and negotiations,
1:27.2	the invasion would be
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