Yugoslav Partisans’ Life in WWII Documented in Photographs

The collection of more than 500 images includes portrait and documentary photographs which show ordinary members of the Communist Partisan movement, which was led by Josip Broz Tito, on battlefields and at cultural events, but also at social occasions such as weddings.

The author of the 400-page book, Davor Konjikusic, a Zagreb-based photographer and journalist, found the pictures in museums and private collections. Some are by professional photographers but others were taken by amateurs.

"With this book, we are showing that the photography had a significant and central place in historical political struggles, and as well within the Partisan movement," Konjikusic told BIRN.

He explained that the pictures tell a story about the Partisan movement, but also about the role that photography can play in society.

"For photography to have such a central place in contemporary social and political struggles raises the question of its potential to change public opinion, open up space for public discussion and foster solidarity around the world," he said.