The generic focus tree has 5 main branches: Īlbania, lacking a unique national focus tree, uses the generic national focus tree instead. When the Italians surrendered in 1943, the Germans took over control of Albania for a brief period, it's status similar to Slovakia, a client state of Nazi Germany. It's quick defeat was no surprise, yet the Italians had some trouble with such a small army. Albania and 24px Ethiopia would end up being the only countries Italy would manage to defeat by itself.Īlbania only had an army equipped with obsolete weapons and a tiny navy that was composed of 2 old German gunboats and 4 Italian torpedo boats. The Italian invasion and subsequent annexation of Albania ended his rule. His title was, at first, Prime Minister, then President, and finally King. It's most notable leader was Ahmet Muhtar Zogolli, better known as King Zog.

It was previously part of the Ottoman Empire.

Albania was a 'new nation', formed after the end of the First Balkan War.