Yugoslavia was established post-World War I as a multi-ethnic state but descended into chaos after World War II, leading to civil wars and eventual fragmentation into separate nations.
The Nazi occupiers divided Yugoslavia among themselves, with a puppet regime in Croatia committing mass atrocities against Serbs, Jews, and Roma, highlighting the region's complex ethnic tensions.
After Tito's death, Yugoslavia fell into civil strife, resulting in the emergence of independent nations like Slovenia and Croatia, demonstrating the challenges of multi-ethnic governance.
Romania's shifting allegiance during World War II—from Axis joining to siding with Allies—illustrates the turbulent geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe during and after the war.
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