1. The First Yugoslavia: Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1918–1941)
Invaded and dismantled by Axis powers during WWII in 1941. A History of Yugoslavia
2. The Second Yugoslavia: Socialist Federal Republic (1945–1992) A History of Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia remains a complex symbol of successful multiculturalism to some and a cautionary tale of ethnic nationalism to others. Today, its former territory consists of seven independent nations. A History of Yugoslavia
Josip Broz Tito led the Partisan resistance against the Nazis and became the country’s undisputed leader.