National Liberation War of Macedonia

The National Liberation War of Macedonia (1941-1944) was a resistance movement during World War II, where Macedonian partisans fought against Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Bulgaria) occupying the region. The war aimed to free Macedonia from occupation and establish an independent, communist-controlled state. It involved coordinated guerrilla tactics, underground resistance, and was part of the larger Yugoslav Partisan resistance. The conflict resulted in significant destruction but also laid the groundwork for Macedonia’s post-war socialist republic within Yugoslavia, shaping the nation's sovereignty and identity.