Invasion of Yugoslavia
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The invasion of Yugoslavia, also known as the April War or Operation 25, was a German-led attack on the Kingdom of Yugoslavia by the Axis powers which began on 6 April 1941 during World War II. The or
The movements of the Axis forces in Yugoslavia and Greece
The goods station at Mönichkirchen was Hitler's headquarters, Frühlingssturm, during the invasion.
Hungarian chief-of-staff Werth was a leading proponent and key planner of Hungary's involvement in the invasion.
Captured Yugoslavian officers before their deportation to Germany
Royal Yugoslav Air Force
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The Royal Yugoslav Air Force, was the aerial warfare service component of the Royal Yugoslav Army. It was formed in 1918 and existed until 1941 and the Invasion of Yugoslavia during World War II.
In 1931, the air force obtained three Hawker Fury fighters for evaluation.
In March 1941 the sole production Aeroput MMS-3 commenced service with the 603rd Auxiliary Squadron of the Royal Yugoslav Air Force as a liaison aircraft.
Personnel of the No. 2 Yugoslav Floatplane Squadron arming a Dornier Do 22 floatplane before an anti-submarine patrol in Aboukir, February 1942
Monument to pilots who died defending Belgrade in the air battle against Luftwaffe in April 1941.