
Četnici u Hrvatskoj: 1941-1945
The book Chetniks in Croatia 1941–1945 by Fikreta Jelić-Butić presents a thorough scientific analysis of the activities of the Chetnik movement in Croatia during World War II.
The work draws on rich archival material and available literature, providing detailed insight into the political, military and ideological aspects of the Chetnik presence in regions such as Lika, Kordun, northern Dalmatia and Banija.
The author explores how Chetnik units, led by figures such as Momčilo Đujić and Pavle Popović, established cooperation with the Italian and German occupation authorities, as well as with the NDH regime, with the aim of fighting the People's Liberation Movement (NOP). The book documents numerous crimes committed by the Chetniks against the civilian population, including arson of villages, looting and mass murder, with victims being both Croats and Serbs who supported the Partisans or opposed the Chetnik ideology.
Special attention is paid to Chetnik propaganda, which sought to portray their struggle as a defense of the Serbian people, while at the same time collaborating with the occupiers and terrorizing civilians. The author also analyzes the Chetniks' attempts to attract Croats into their ranks, which were largely unsuccessful due to their collaboration with fascist regimes and hostility towards the NOP.
The book Chetniks in Croatia 1941–1945 is an important contribution to understanding the complex relationships and conflicts during the war, and provides insight into the dynamics of collaboration and resistance in Croatia at that time.
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