Tajni rat Srbije

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In the Croatian edition by Anto Knežević, a significant piece of Serbian history is explored, particularly in the context of the Yugoslav war, one of Europe's most brutal conflicts since World War II. During this period, Serbian politicians and revisionist historians have attempted to rewrite the Holocaust narrative, portraying Serbs not as Nazi collaborators but as victims of the same atrocities faced by Jews. They argue that aspirations for a Greater Serbia stem from a desire for safety rather than nationalistic hatred, thus justifying the ongoing violence. Philip J. Cohen highlights the origins of this propaganda campaign from Belgrade, tracing its influence on media and scholarly discourse since the post-World War II era. Remarkably, this campaign has found success, particularly in Israel. Cohen's work, drawing on previously unavailable documents, offers a comprehensive examination of the Yugoslav social and political landscape. Some of these documents are published here for the first time. This meticulous study of Serbia's role in World War II is poised to significantly reshape how scholars, policymakers, and the public understand the conflict in the former Yugoslavia and the underlying motivations for the bloodshed.