VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 7. Eastern Europe, 1945–2000 > d. Yugoslavia and Successor States > 1946, Jan. 31
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1946, Jan. 31
 
A new constitution was adopted, closely resembling that of the Soviet Union. The new government was recognized by the Western powers, though its leanings, from the start, were decidedly pro-Soviet.  1
 
March 10
 
General Drazha Mihailovich, wartime resistance leader, was captured, tried for collaboration with the enemy, and, despite Western protests, shot on July 17.  2
 
Sept. 18
 
Archbishop Aloysiye Stepinac, Catholic leader of Croatia, was arrested on similar charges and sentenced to 16 years' hard labor.  3
 
 
 
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