Liberation Of Tepelena
The Liberation of Tepelena in 1943 was a military offensive involving National Liberation Movement (Albania), communist Albanian partisans against Kingdom of Italy, Italy, Nazi Germany, and the Balli Kombëtar. The Italian forces ultimately surrendered following diplomatic negotiation. Background Before the final action, the decision was communicated to the entire political and military factor. A veteran and participant in the battle, Çome Cini, described a strategic trip made by Zenel Shehu, Xhevat Shehu, and others through Kurvelesh. Zenel Shehu, Xhevat Shehu, I and someone else made a trip through Kurvelesh, starting from Bënça, Lekdush, Progonat, Gusmar and returned to Turan. The purpose of this trip was to meet with the leaders of the National Liberation Movement (Albania), Movement in Kurvelesh, Tepelenë, Kurvelesh and to prepare for the liberation of Tepelena. The forces from Labëria side made a preliminary siege, while those from the Toscana side approached Tepel ...
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World War II In Albania
In Albania, World War II began with its invasion by Italy in April 1939. Fascist Italy set up Albania as its protectorate or puppet state. The resistance was largely carried out by Communist groups against the Italian (until 1943) and then German occupation in Albania. At first independent, the Communist groups united in the beginning of 1942, which ultimately led to the successful liberation of the country in 1944. The Center for Relief to Civilian Populations (Geneva) reported that Albania was one of the most devastated countries in Europe. 60,000 houses were destroyed and about 10% of the population was left homeless. Background In 1938, Germany annexed Austria and moved against Czechoslovakia without notifying Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in advance, so he decided in early 1939 to proceed with his own annexation of Albania. Italy's King Victor Emmanuel III criticised the plan to take Albania as an unnecessary risk. Italy, however, issued an ultimatum to th ...
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