Moving Towards New Meanings. 9 May in the Balkans

... 9 holiday and downplay its significance. Memorable Dates The war was thus complex in nature, taking on the features of both the national liberation movement and civil conflict. It is important to note that there are certain events in the history of World War II in Yugoslavia that are no less significant – or perhaps even more important – than those of May 9, 1945. There is thus no logical reason for celebrating this date. Such events include the liberation of large cities such as Belgrade (October ...