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 neutrality in the...

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 concert of a...

With war in Europe looming, leaders around the Balkans work to tighten their grip on power. Major Characters in this Episode: Tsar Boris III Adolf Hitler Hermann Göring King Carol of Romania Prince Regent Paul of Yugoslavia Alexander Malinov Toicho Mushanov Timeline 1937 - Construction of Sofia’s airport begins (Terminal 1 will open in 1939) 1938, Jan - Court cases are held against the leaders of banned parties. 1938, Jan 25th - War Minister Hristo Lukov is promoted and transferred to the...