April 8, 1939 (February 19) JiMao, Italy invaded Albania.



Mussolini on the Eastern Front inspections the Italian army In April 1939, the Italian army invaded the small Balkan kingdom Albania, almost did not encounter any resistance. King Sok Kwu off the throne, he is expected to Greece to seek refuge. Greece is Mussolini's intentions feel uneasy this region. (Today in History cn)
Rome in advance and did not issue a warning, Albania quickly invasion. The spokesman said a Mussolini, he ordered the troops to protect the Italians in Albania, they had been subjected to the threat of armed roving bandits.
Italy and Albania has been engaged in peace negotiations, but King Sok Kwu against Mussolini's military requirements. Italian leader insisted he want to allow the Navy to long-term out of the Albanian port. (L $ j��.c��) and armed forces to be stationed along the border between Albania and Yugoslavia and Greece. the
Italian Foreign Minister Ciano Count Meets Yugoslav Ambassador Hopesky - Christofias romance, and to assure him there is no bad intentions. Mussolini against Yugoslavia. Yugoslav diplomats privately say they are satisfied with these assurances.
German armored forces in the Balkans rampage