The Bulgarian History Podcast

As war officially comes to Bulgaria and much of the rest of the world, it becomes gradually more clear that this conflict is going to be larger and more dangerous than previously imagined.

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Throughout the Balkans, partisan and resistance movements as well as the violence needed to keep them in check both escalate. The results are death and repression on a scale the region has not seen in decades.

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The German invasion of the Soviet Union marks the end of the "perfect solution for Bulgaria." Now, the country faces a new partisan threat alongside the prospect of a wider and even more dangerous war.

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As Bulgaria begins to establish its occupation structures in its newly acquired territories, good intentions quickly evaporate and ugly harsh realities come to the forefront.

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With the defeat of Greece and Yugoslavia, Bulgaria seemingly achieves its national goals with little sacrifice on its part. Tsar Boris is hailed as Tsar Unifier, and even opposition politicians are overjoyed. But all this success hides a growing darkness...

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In the aftermath of Bulgaria's signing of the Tripartite Pact, Yugoslavia follows suit. However, the outcome proves to be dramatically different.

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In the aftermath of Bulgaria's decision to sign the Tripartite Pact, it's worth looking at how this event is portrayed and how the major players, both internally and externally, reacted.

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As pressure mounts from all sides, Bulgaria finally concedes and signs a document that will seal its fate.

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The Yugoslav communists work to strengthen their presence in Macedonia as the fascist Iron Guard leads a full scale revolt in Romania leading to their destruction. In Bulgaria, as the country moves closer to signing the Tripartite Pact, the country implements the most shameful piece of legislation in its history.

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