As yet more countries leap at the opportunity to extract territory from a Romanian state that can do little to stop them, the last true royal dictatorship in the Balkans falls. As a result, Bulgaria achieves a cherished national goal and begins to fracture the uneasy alliance between the Communists and government. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Adolf Hitler Prime Minister Bogdan Filov King Carol of Romania King Michael of Romanian Timeline 1940, Jul 10th - T

As Tsar Boris tightens his grip on Bulgaria internally, it becomes more and more clear that events in Europe are outpacing his efforts. While Bulgaria remains committed to neutrality, the tides of war seem poised to sweep the country in whichever direction they desire and there's very little Tsar Boris, or anyone, can do about it. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Adolf Hitler Prime Minister Koisseivanov Prime Minister Bogdan Filov Peter Grabrowsky Timeline 193

As the Second World War begins, Germany and the Soviet Union begin carving up eastern Europe between them. But for now, Bulgaria and its Balkan neighbors remain neutral. But what will it take to maintain that neutrality as darkness descends upon the continent? Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Adolf Hitler Prime Minister Koisseivanov Timeline 1939, Sep 1st - Germany invades Poland, beginning the Second World War in Europe. 1939, Sep 15th - Bulgaria declares neu

As fascist powers continue to take land from their neighbors and take over new countries, an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union shocks the word and gives Bulgaria an opportunity. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Adolf Hitler Prime Minister Koisseivanov Timeline 1939, Feb - Germany opens the possibility of Bulgaria signing the Anti-Comintern Pact, but the cabinet makes it clear the government is not interested. 1939, Mar 12th - Anti-semites attack a