An T. Simovic Writings

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Register of the Dušan T. Simovic 92076 1 writings Title: Dušan T. Simovic writings Date (inclusive): 1941-1962 Collection Number: 92076 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes(0.8 Linear Feet) Abstract: Consists of correspondence, speeches, a memoir and a diary documenting Simović's military career, Serbian military operations during World War I, political conditions in Yugoslavia prior to World War II, the Yugoslav coup d'état of 27 March 1941, and the government-in-exile in London during World War II. Creator: Simović, Dušan, 1882-1962 Hoover Institution Library & Archives Access The collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1992. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Dušan T. Simovic writings, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives. 28 October Born in Kragujevac, Serbia 1882 1900 Graduated, Belgrade Military Academy, Yugoslavia 1912-1913 Served in the Balkan wars; promoted to the rank of General Staff Major 1914-1918 Served in World War I; promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel 1918-1940 Delegate of the Serbian Government and the Supreme Command at the National Council of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs in Zagreb in 1918; devoted his military career to the Air Force 1936-1940 Served as chief of the Air Force and commander-in-chief of the Royal Yugoslav Army 1938-1940 Served as Chief of the General Staff of the Yugoslav Royal Army; forced to resign in 1940 after advocating resistance in case of a German attack 25 March Tripartite Pact with the Germans signed by Dragiša Cvetković, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, in 1941 Vienna 27 March Led a military coup of Royal Yugoslav officers to overthrow the government of Dragiša Cvetković 1941 1941-1942 Served as Prime Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Yugoslav Army 13 April Held the last session of the Royal Yugoslav government in Nikšić, Montenegro 1941 15 April Escorted King Petar II out of Yugoslavia to safety 1941 April-June Served in the Yugoslav government-in-exile in Jerusalem and London 1941 11 January Dismissed as Prime Minister of Yugoslavia over political disagreements within the exiled Yugoslav government 1942 1943 Retired; joined the "People's Liberation Movement" 1945-1946 Returned to Belgrade; participated as a witness at the trial of Draža Mihailović 1962 Died in Belgrade Scope and Content of Collection Contains correspondence, speeches, a memoir, and a diary documenting Simović's military career, Serbian military operations during World War I, political conditions in Yugoslavia prior to World War II, the Yugoslav coup d'état of 27 March 1941, and the government-in-exile in London during World War II. The materials provide insight into the events surrounding the military coup and record Simović's thoughts as a leading military and public figure in Royal Yugoslavia, especially the war years Simović spent with the government-in-exile in London.

Register of the Dušan T. Simovic 92076 2 writings The Correspondence mainly includes exchanges with exiled Yugoslav government leaders regarding the wartime situation in Yugoslavia. Of particular interest are Simović's letters to King Petar II, expressing his position on dissension within the Yugoslav government-in-exile in London, and correspondence with Winston Churchill referring to the war in Yugoslavia and Simović's offer to serve in His Majesty's government as a retired Royal Yugoslav general. Transcripts of Simović's Speeches, broadcast on London radio, express his position on the wartime situation in Yugoslavia, the exile community, and the Balkan region. The Writings contain preliminary drafts and related material for an extensive memoir titled "Uspomene, Autobiografia," documenting Simović's military and political career, his role during the Balkan Wars, World War I, Yugoslavia in the inter-war years, and wartime in exile in London. The final draft of "Uspomene Autobiografija" was transcribed by Dragiša Ristić. Fragments of writings and notes contain Simović's reflections on events surrounding the Yugoslav Army surrender and the "Cairo Affair," as well as a pamphlet titled Dokument o Jugoslaviji (Document of Yugoslavia) published by Dragiša Cvetković. Subjects and Indexing Terms World War, 1939-1945 -- Yugoslavia Yugoslavia -- History -- Axis occupation, 1941-1945 World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history Yugoslavia -- Politics and government -- 1918-1945 Statesmen -- Yugoslavia World War, 1914-1918 -- Serbia Yugoslavia -- Foreign relations -- 1918-1945

box None Correspondence 1941-1956. Scope and Contents note Contains letters, telegrams, and enclosures, arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent.

box 1, folder 1 Astor, Colonel 1942 box 1, folder 2 Churchill, Winston S. 1942-1956 box 1, folder 3 Ćurčić, P. and Jovo Džanjevic 1942 box 1, folder 4 Eden, Anthony 1941 box 1, folder 5 Fotić, Konstantin 1941-1942 box 1, folder 6 Jovanović, Slobodan 1942 box 1, folder 7 Jurišić-Šturm 1941 box 1, folder 8 Knežević, Živan L. 1942 box 1, folder 9 Krnjević, Juraj 1945 box 1, folder 10 Petar II, King of Yugolsvia 1941-1945 box 1, folder 11 Simović, Milioš 1945 box 1, folder 12 Subašić, Ivan 1945 box 1, folder 13 Šutej, J. 1942 box 1, folder 14 Trifunović, Miloš 1943 box 1, folder 15 Tsouderos, Emmanouil 1942 box 1, folder 16 Velebit, Velmir 1945 box 1, folder 17 Živković, Petar 1945 box 1, folder 18 General 1942 box 1 Speeches 1941-1944. Scope and Contents note Consists of transcripts of radio broadcasts and speeches, arranged in two groups

box 1, folder 19 Radio broadcasts, London box 1, folder 19 September 1941. "O Novoj Evropi i o Novom Balkanu," talk to Serbs, Croats and Slovenes box 1, folder 19 31 March 1943. "The Importance of the Events 31 March 1941" talk, The Royal Yugoslav Society, London

box 1, folder 19 19 February 1944 box 1, folder 20 Message to Yugoslav exiles in Brasilia, Brazil 1943 box 1 Writings 1941-1962. Scope and Contents note Includes preliminary and unfinished drafts of an autobiography, notes, newspaper clippings, arranged in three groups: memoir, diary, and fragments

box 1 "Uspomene, Autobiografija" memoir draft undated box 1, folder 21 "Content and Preface for Autobiography" box 1, folder 22 "Early Life" box 1, folder 23 "The Balkan Wars" box 1, folder 24 "World War I" box 1, "Formation of Yugoslavia, 1918-1937" folder 25-27 box 1, folder 28 "Preparation for War, 1938-1940" box 1, folder 29 "Nedić, Prince Paul and close ties with Germany, 1940" box 1, folder 30 "German Invasion, April-June 1941" box 1, "Exile in London, 1941-1944" folder 31-37 box 1, folder 38 "End of War, Return to Yugoslavia, 1945-1948" box 2, folder 1 Final draft transcribed by Dragiša Ristić 1950 box 2, folder 2 Diary 1941-1944 box 2 Fragments 1941-1962 box 2, folder 3 Balkan Wars notes 1912-1913 1962 box 2, folder 4 "Jugoslavia na Prekretnici," 1939-1943ï¿½ box 2, folder 5 World War I notes undated box 2, folder 6 The coup 27 March 1941 box 2, folder 7 Reconciliation and events surrounding the coup 27 March 1941 box 2, folder 8 Dragutin Savić's testimony on the events on 27 March 1941 box 2, folder 9 "Last Negotiation with Axis," circa 1941 box 2, folder 10 "Pitanje Kapitulacije Vojske," circa 1942 box 2, folder 11 Dokument o Jugoslaviji (Document of Yugoslavia) brochure by Dragiša Cvetković with comments 1957 box 2, folder 12 "Slom Stare Jugoslavije" by Ferdo Čulinović 1958 box 2, folder 13 "Cairo Affair," an excerpt circa 1941 box 2, folder 14 Notes 1944-1945