Die italienische Besatzungsherrschaft in Montenegro 1941 bis 1943

The aim of this article is to reconstruct the relationship between the Italian occupation system and Montenegrin society during the Second World War. Italian Fascism prioritized practical measures aimed above all else at establishing a new Mediterranean order. The military units that can best help to gain insight into the repressive system are the Italian “Venezia” and “Pusteria” divisions. The strategies employed by these large military units illustrate the pervasive nature of conflict within the Italian power structure. Consequently, Federico Goddi delves into various aspects of everyday life during the occupation, examining them also in the context of military repression and economic exploitation.