1941

The Užice Republic 1941

The first liberated territory in occupied Europe - 67 days of freedom.

The Užice Republic existed from September to November 1941.

Liberation

Partisan units liberated Užice and its surroundings - the first liberated territory in occupied Europe.

Organisation

A government was established, an arms factory operated, and daily life was organised.

The Fall

After 67 days, a German offensive crushed the uprising. The Partisans withdrew.

Sources

Vojnoistorijski institut
Užička republika - dokumenti

Location

Užice

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