World War II in Albania
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In Albania, World War II began with its invasion by Italy in April 1939. Fascist Italy set up Albania as its protectorate or puppet state. The resistance was largely carried out by Communist groups ag
Clockwise from top left: Albanian refugees crossing the border to Yugoslavia in April 12, 1939, Ballists and Communists converse during Mukje Agreement 1943, Italian troops in Durrës, Communist Partisans fighting in Tirana 1944, Partisans march through Tirana after occupying it 28 November 1944
Enver Hoxha as a partisan
Mehmet Shehu as a partisan
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Lapidar [de] commemorating partisan forces in Southeastern Albania
Italian invasion of Albania
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The Italian invasion of Albania was a brief military campaign which was launched by Italy against Albania in 1939. The conflict was a result of the imperialistic policies of the Italian prime minister
World War II in Albania
…locals greeted them with more respect and amity. In spite of Albania's long-standing protection and alliance with Italy, on 7 April 1939 Italian troops invaded Albania, five months before the start of the Second World War. The Albanian armed resistance proved ineffective against the Italians and, after a short defense…
Italian troops and L3/35 tanks in Durrës
1940 Albanian Kingdom Laissez Passer issued for traveling to Fascist Italy after the invasion from the previous year