Yugoslavia

• How was Yugoslavia different from other Eastern European countries?


  They were not liberated by the Red Army from Nazi control. The countries' leader. Tito, had no prior loyalty to Stalin.
• What happened in the years up to 1948?

  Tito repeatedly went about Stalin's wishes on a number of issues and showed independence.
• What was the final straw for Tito and Stalin's relationship and Yugoslavia?

  They defied Stalin and accepted Marshall aid.
• What happened as a result of Yugoslavia accepting Marshall aid?

  They were expelled from COMECON and became a totally independent country.