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How many Bulgarian soldiers participated in the war against the Soviet Union in World War II?

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How many Bulgarian soldiers participated in the war against the Soviet Union in World War II?

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According to this site the correct answer is zero. No Bulgarian troops fought the Soviet Union. Quote: After regaining control over Southern Dobruja in 1940, Bulgaria became allied with the Axis Powers, although no Bulgarian soldiers participated in the war against the USSR. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria Here is a time span for Bulgaria’s WW2 history until September 1944: 15 September 1939 Bulgaria declares neutrality in World War Two. 7 September 1940 Craiova Agreement – Romania cedes South Dobrudja to Bulgaria. 21 September 1940 Bulgarian Army enters South Dobrudja. 1 March 1941 Bulgaria signs Axis Tripartite Pact. 6 April 1941 German forces invade Greece and Yugoslavia from Bulgarian bases. 24 April 1941 Bulgaria declares war on Greece and Yugoslavia. late April 1941 Bulgarian military forces occupy Macedonia and Aegean Thrace. 13 December 1941 Bulgaria declares war on Britain and the USA. 26 August 1944 Bulgaria declares itself neutral in WW2 – not recognised by Allies. 30