Review of American-Yugoslav Relations in World war II

Abstract

American policy toward events in Yugoslavia during World War II was very complicated.¹ Immediately after the attack on Yugoslavia in April 1941, President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull condemned the aggression and decided to offer moral and material help to Yugoslavia. The American government made the following announcement: The barbaric invasion of Yugoslavia and the attempt to destroy this state by brute force is one more chapter in the campaign for world domination and conquest. Yet another small nation has fallen victim to the conquerors’ attack, which shows once again that there are no geographic borders or barriers of any sort in their campaign for world domination. The American people expresses its sympathy for the nation that has been attacked in this base manner, and we are following the brave battle of the Yugoslav people to protect its homeland and preserve its freedom. In accordance with the policy of helping those who fight against the conquerors, this government will now send military and other aid to Yugoslavia as quickly as possible.”²