The Defence and Fall of Greece, 1940-41

by John Carr

Book Overview

On 28th October 1940, the Greek premier, Ioannis Metaxis, refused to accept a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini and Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill-prepared for the conflict but Mussolini had underestimated the skill and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526781824
• ISBN13: 9781526781826
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"