World War 1

Germans sent Korps

Feb 1, 1941

The Germans send the Afrika Korps to North Africa to reinforce the faltering Italians.

Bulgaria joins the Axis.

Mar 1, 1941

Invade and Dismember of Yugoslavia

Apr 6, 1941

Germany, Italy, Hungary, and Bulgaria invade and dismember Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia surrenders on April 17. Germany and Bulgaria invade Greece in support of the Italians. Resistance in Greece ceases in early June 1941.