In 1991, Slovenia and Croatia declared independence, followed by Bosnia and Macedonia.
Violent wars broke out, most notably in Bosnia and Croatia, characterized by ethnic cleansing and the Siege of Sarajevo. A History of Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia remained "Non-Aligned" during the Cold War, maintaining ties with both the West and the East. Slovenia and Croatia declared independence
Josip Broz Tito led the Partisan resistance against the Nazis and became the country’s undisputed leader. most notably in Bosnia and Croatia
Initially called the "Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes."
Formed after WWI from the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires.