Josip Broz Tito led the Partisan resistance against the Nazis and became the country’s undisputed leader.
In 1991, Slovenia and Croatia declared independence, followed by Bosnia and Macedonia.
Violent wars broke out, most notably in Bosnia and Croatia, characterized by ethnic cleansing and the Siege of Sarajevo.
The final remnants (Serbia and Montenegro) officially dropped the name "Yugoslavia" in 2003, and the union fully dissolved in 2006. Key Legacy
It was a federation of six republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. 3. The Collapse and The Yugoslav Wars (1991–2001)
Josip Broz Tito led the Partisan resistance against the Nazis and became the country’s undisputed leader.
In 1991, Slovenia and Croatia declared independence, followed by Bosnia and Macedonia.
Violent wars broke out, most notably in Bosnia and Croatia, characterized by ethnic cleansing and the Siege of Sarajevo.
The final remnants (Serbia and Montenegro) officially dropped the name "Yugoslavia" in 2003, and the union fully dissolved in 2006. Key Legacy
It was a federation of six republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia. 3. The Collapse and The Yugoslav Wars (1991–2001)