Liberation of Tepelena
The Liberation of Tepelena in 1943 was a military offensive involving communist Albanian partisans against Italy, Nazi Germany, and the Balli Kombëtar. The Italian forces ultimately surrendered following diplomatic negotiation. Background Before the final action, the decision was communicated to the entire political and military factor. A veteran and participant in the battle, Çome Cini, described a strategic trip made by Zenel Shehu, Xhevat Shehu, and others through Kurvelesh. Zenel Shehu, Xhevat Shehu, I and someone else made a trip through Kurvelesh, starting from Bënça, Lekdush, Progonat, Gusmar and returned to Turan. The purpose of this trip was to meet with the leaders of the Movement in Kurvelesh and to prepare for the liberation of Tepelena. The forces from Labëria side made a preliminary siege, while those from the Toscana side approached Tepelena on the outskirts, strategically positioning themselves for the final intervention. Battle The liberation movement in Tepelena intensified in 1943, with the establishment of various partisan detachments like "Naim Frashëri" and "Selam Musai." These detachments later merged to form the "Baba Abaz" Battalion, named after a patriot who was shot by fascists in June 1943. On August 10, 1943 arrived, the "Baba Abaz" Battalion joined forces with other