Kosovo during World War II (1941 – 1945)

What happened in Kosovo during World War II. Kosovo is remembered due to its conflict in the 1990s but Kosovo in WW2 is a topic not many people know about. After the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941 the largest chuck of the region were annexed into Italian-held Albania. When Italy surrendered in 1943 the Germans controlled Kosovo fully. In 1944 the Kosovo Uprising occured. Later Kosovo became a part of Tito's Yugoslavia.
History Hustle presents: Kosovo during World War II (1941 – 1945).

SOURCES
– War and Revolution in Yugoslavia, 1941–1945. Occupation and Collaboration (Jozo Tomasevich).
– Hitler's New Disorder. The Second World War in Yugoslavia (Stevan K. Pavlowitch).
– The Albanians. A Modern History (Miranda Vickers).
– Kosovo and Diplomacy since World War II. Yugoslavia, Albania and the Path to Kosovan Independence (Ethem Çeku).

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Albania as seen in 1943(Nzi Movie)
Kosova ne vitin 1944 inçizim i rrall
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[HistoryHustle]

Croatia during WWII:
North Macedonia during WWII:

[artmaloku]

Good episode. It was missing one element, which is quite important, the Bujan conference, that was called to fix the situation of Kosovo, but was later abandoned by Yugoslavia, which caused uprising in Kosovo.

[charlieclark]

A good film. Another illustration of the complexity of World War 2 in the Balkans, tragic events which still cause suffering today. Well done for shining a spotlight on matters like this, scarcely noticed on an international level but with such woeful effects for those caught up in it.

[rudolphguarnacci]

Stefan, i keep rewinding over so many parts to fully understand this region. It will take me an hour to view entirely. This production is loaded with information. It's compression into 8+ minutes is astounding.

[justanapple]

late reaction but as always good video. i like that you cover lesser known fronts of ww2

[johnvanstone]

Excellent programme Stefan, knew nothing about this part of the world in the Second World War, I have been pleasantly educated, thanks

[jokodihaynes]

awesome video mate keep it up can't wait for the history of the Chetniks wish i had you as my history teacher when i was still in school

[XHollisWood]

Fascinating piece of history “Stefan” thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 💪❤️ have a great weekend ✌️

[MrStanimir]

You are suprising me even I didnt know for Stojan Gavrilovic statement.My ancestors are from Kosovo thought I know everything.Great job man.

[CARL_]

Cool bro and good job
This is very helpful informative

[emperorshowa]

Can you do research on Turkey and why it didn't join the Axis Alliance?
Turkey, Azerbaijan, Serbia and others did not talk about them and did you make a video about them, if there is a video, please give me the source and thank you.

[jean-francoisrousseau]

Great colored footage which says a lot about Kosovo ! Thanks again, always a pleasure!

[Better_Clean_Than_Green]

Ive never heard anything about Kosovo in World War 2
Lets see what I will learn today😄

[mutav]

Serbia didn't fell in 1389.
It fell in 1527.
From 1527-1875.Serbia was Part of Turkey.
Serbia in 1835 Had the most FREE constitution at that time.

[jackavery]

Thank you Professor Stephan . You are brilliant and provide information that further expands knowledge about World War 2 from nearly each nation involved 👏🏼 thank you

[ricardogaspar]

Hello Stefan, weeks ago i post a note about the Portuguese who fought with the Germans in the Eastern front in the Divisão Azul.

[rogyn]

As historian you should know that Serbs not lost in the 1389, that battle was a draw with both armies retreating and both leaders killed in battle itself. Due to Hungarian attack from the North after the battle Serbs decided to become a vassal principality under the rule of Despot Stefan Lazarević (without Ottoman troops on it's territory but with obligation to join Sultan in it's future battles). That lasted only until the battle of Ankara where Despot Stefan survived and was greeted by Amir Timor for his heroism libereting all of captured Serbian knights and his sister from the Ottoman harem while twords the captured Ottoman troops he was very brutal. At that point Serbia become independent principality again, tied connections with Hungarians and was important mining hub for the whole Balkans. Only after death of Despot Stefan Lazarević Serbia was actually conquered. When Ottomans took apsolute power on Kosovo their data clearly showed who was majority there and those were Serbs by 90% (official Ottoman documents easy to found and check). Huge changes in demographics happen twords the end of 17th and start of 18th century in so called "movement of the Serbs" which were leaving Kosovo and North Macedonia due to Ottoman tortures and were setteling areas in the North in Voyvodina to fight for Habsburgs against Muslum invasion. Second huge change happened after WW1 where Serbia lost 29% of it's whole population during the war especially those conscripted in Kosovo and south area. During WW1 many Albanians were against Serbs but many of them were also pro-Serbian fighting together in couple of battles against Bulgarins who occupied that area. WW2 period you mostly described well but after the war period should be mentioned that Serbs who were expelled during the war were by the communists forbbiden to return to live there and only small amount actually over the years moved back, others who stayed were unable to cope with Albanian growing population which were even more increased after Tito's decision to accept huge amount of migrants from Albania who were desperately running away from their Enver Hoja regime in Albania and saw Yugoslavia as a safe heaven. Rest is history

[charlesrabideau]

Thank you again for proving great insight into little know facts and events. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‼️👏

[mohammedsaysrashid]

A Wonderful History Coverage about Kosovo (Black Bird ) Region during WW2 .allot thanks Sir Stefan for Preparing & introducing these wonderful History Videos ...Video was most informative 👍👍

[marksmith]

Great video on a topic the rest of the World knows little about. 👍