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World War II: Yugoslav Air Force officers topple the pro-Axis government in a bloodless coup.

Historical image related to World War II: Yugoslav Air Force officers topple the pro-Axis government in a bloodless coup. from March 27, 1941

World War II

1939–1945 global conflict

World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles,…
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Yugoslav Air Force

Branch of Yugoslav military for aerial warfare and defense

The Air Force and Air Defence, was one of three branches of the Yugoslav People's Army, the Yugoslav military. Commonly referred-to as the Yugoslav Air Force, at its height it was among the largest in Europe. The branch was disbanded in 1992 after the Breakup of Yugoslavia. In…
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Axis powers

Major alliance of World War II

The Axis powers, originally called the Rome–Berlin Axis and also Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis, was the military coalition which initiated World War II and fought against the Allies. Its principal members were Nazi Germany, Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Japan. The Axis were united…
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Kingdom of Yugoslavia

Country in Southeast Europe (1918–1941)

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was a country in Southeast and Central Europe that existed from 1918 until 1941. From 1918 to 1929, it was officially called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, but the term "Yugoslavia" has been its colloquial name as early as 1922 due to its…
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Yugoslav coup d'état

1941 deposition of Regent Prince Paul; installation of King Peter II

The Yugoslav coup d'état took place on 27 March 1941 in Belgrade, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, when the regency led by Prince Paul of Yugoslavia was overthrown and King Peter II fully assumed monarchical powers. The coup was planned and conducted by a group of pro-Western Serbian…
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March 27

Day of the year

March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 279 days remain until the end of the year.
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