The Bombing of Belgrade (1941) – Germans Launch Operation Retribution

Operation Retribution, also known as the German bombing of Belgrade in April 1941 or Operation Punishment, was a military campaign conducted by Nazi Germany against the Kingdom of Yugoslavia during World War II which kicked off the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia. At the time, Yugoslavia was a recently formed country consisting of several ethnic and religious groups. In March 1941, a coup d'état occurred in Yugoslavia, resulting in the overthrow of the pro-Axis government and the installation of a new government that was opposed to German influence. In response to the coup, Adolf Hitler ordered the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) to launch Operation Retribution, aimed at swiftly and forcefully subduing Yugoslavia. The initial target of the operation was the Yugoslav capital, Belgrade. The German forces, under the command of General Wilhelm List, conducted a massive aerial bombardment of Belgrade. The Luftwaffe (German air force) launched a series of intensive air raids, employing dive bombers and other aircraft. The bombings caused widespread destruction and casualties in the city.
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