Name: World War II in the Balkans
Start: 1940
End: 1941

01 / Overview

World War II in the Balkans

Date

1940–1941

Type

interstate war

Duration

7 months 6 days

Participants

Outcome

decisive victory a

Parent War

02 / Sides

Belligerents 7 participants

Axis: Albania {{nowrap| }}

Allies: {{nowrap| }}

03 / Outcomes

Outcome & Human Cost

🏆Decisive Victory — Side A

FIRST DEFENSE DEALS AFTER WAR 20 deals

Year	Weapon / Product	Seller	Buyer	Type	Value
1942	Albemarle	United Kingdom	Russia	new-build	—
1942	S1 Scout Car	Australia	United States	new-build	—
1942	Heinkel He 60	Germany	Bulgaria	second-hand	—
1942	OS2U-3 Kingfisher	United States	Australia	aid	—
1942	Vought OS2U Kingfisher	United States	Australia	new-build	—
1943	Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	new-build	—
1943	Loch-class frigate	United Kingdom	Canada	second-hand	—
1943	Gazelle-class cruiser	Italy	Germany	second-hand	—
1943	J-class torpedo boat	Italy	Finland	second-hand	—
1943	Beretta Model 38	Italy	Japan	new-build	—
1943	Heinkel He 114	Germany	Spain	new-build	—
1943	10.5 cm leFH 18	Germany	Bulgaria	aid	—
1943	PBM-5 Mariner	United States	United Kingdom	new-build	—
1943	Astra 600	Spain	Germany	new-build	—
1944	Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35	Italy	Germany	second-hand	—
1944	10.5 cm leFH 18	Germany	Finland	aid	—
1944	10.5 cm leFH 18	Germany	France	aid	—
1944	Stinson L-5 Sentinel	United States	United Kingdom	aid	—
1944	Stinson L-5 Sentinel	United States	United Kingdom	aid	—
1944	Colony-class frigate	United States	United Kingdom	aid	—

📚 Sources

WorldWarIIintheBalkans