Serbia postage stamps year 2014 70 years since the liberation of Belgrade MNH
In 2014, Serbia marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Belgrade, commemorating the end of Nazi occupation during World War II.
Historical Background
- The Belgrade Offensive took place from October 14 to October 20, 1944.
- It was a joint military operation between the Yugoslav Partisans (led by Josip Broz Tito) and the Soviet Red Army (3rd Ukrainian Front) under Marshal Fyodor Tolbukhin.
- The battle led to the liberation of Belgrade from Nazi German control, which had lasted since April 1941.
2014 Commemoration Events
- Serbia organized official ceremonies to honor the event.
- Russian and Serbian officials attended, emphasizing the role of the Soviet Union and Yugoslav Partisans in the liberation.
- A military parade was held in Belgrade on October 16, 2014, marking the first such event in decades. Russian President Vladimir Putin was the guest of honor.
- Serbia issued commemorative stamps and medals dedicated to the 70th anniversary.
The liberation of Belgrade remains a key moment in Serbian history, symbolizing resistance and the fight against fascism.
