Borovë, Korçë
Encyclopedia
Borovë is a community in the in the Kolonjë District
, Korçë County
, Albania
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During World War II
forces of National Liberation Movement, led by Riza Kodheli fought against a German convoy, which was going to Greece
. The Germans responded with the Massacre of Borovë, which occurred in the settlement on civilian population as a reprisal.
Kolonjë District
The Kolonjë District , is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Korçë County. It has a population of 14,318 . The district has an area of 805 km². It is in the south-east of the country, and its capital is Ersekë. Other towns in this district include Leskovik to the south...
, Korçë County
Korçë County
The County of Korçë is one of the 12 counties of Albania, located in the eastern part of the country. It is the largest county of Albania and consists of the districts Devoll, Kolonjë, Korçë and Pogradec and its capital is Korçë....
, Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
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During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
forces of National Liberation Movement, led by Riza Kodheli fought against a German convoy, which was going to Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. The Germans responded with the Massacre of Borovë, which occurred in the settlement on civilian population as a reprisal.