List of pro-Axis leaders and governments or direct control in occupied territories

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This is a list of Native Pro-Axis Leaders and Governments or Direct Control in Occupied Territories, including:

  1. territories with some indigenous pro-Axis leaders
  2. collaborating local administrations
  3. direct administration by occupying pro-Axis forces

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