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Dušan Simović

1882–1962 · 20th century

Dušan Simović was a Yugoslav general and commander of the air force who led the coup of 27 March 1941 that overthrew the regency of Prince Paul after Yugoslavia joined the Tripartite Pact. Declaring the young Peter II of age, he became prime minister, but Germany invaded on 6 April and the army collapsed within days. He headed the government in exile until January 1942.

Dušan Simović
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