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Albania in World War II

  • German occupation of AlbaniaOn the 8th of September 1943, Italy signed an armistice with Allied forces. This event triggered a rapid shift in power across Albania.
  • Balkans campaign (World War II)The Italian invasion of Greece began on the 28th of October 1940. Italian forces crossed the border and made limited gains in the initial days.
  • Greco-Italian WarOn the 4th of February 1939, Benito Mussolini addressed the Fascist Grand Council and declared Greece to be a vital enemy of Italy.