Under German/Italian control, Croatian nationalism was alive and well during WW2. Under the national colors, a dramatic image extolling national homeland defense is captioned, if I am correct: "Never Slaves."

Poster: Nationalism of Croatia

Axis ally Croatia's poster representation of the country's role in Europe -- standing between Germany and Italy.

Croatian Axis Placard

The Ustasha right-wing organization assumed a multiplicity of governing roles in wartime Croatia -- both civilian and military. The organization's frame of reference was generally nationalistic, anti-Serb, and pro-Catholic. Of course, the country pinned its hopes on Axis military victory.