1944 ⟶ Athens Liberated by EAM

Athens is liberated by the EAM.
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1941
1944

💥 Uprisings Begin in Montenegro and Serbia

Montenegro starts an uprising against the Axis Powers shortly after the Royalists in Serbia begin theirs. Questionable Communist plans instigate parallel uprising and civil war.⟶
Uprisings Begin in Montenegro and Serbia (1941)
YugoslaviaResistanceMontenegroSerbiaAxis PowersPartisansCivil WarUprising

🇬🇷 National Liberation Front Founded in Greece

The National Liberation Front (EAM) is founded in Greece.⟶
National Liberation Front Founded in Greece (1941)
GreeceResistanceWorld War IIOccupationNational Liberation FrontPolitical MovementEAMPartisans

🎉 Athens Liberated by EAM

Athens is liberated by the EAM.⟶
Athens Liberated by EAM (1944)
GreeceAthensLiberationResistanceEAMCivil WarAxis PowersPartisans

🇬🇧 British Troops Enter Athens

British troops enter Athens.⟶
GreeceAthensBritish ArmyLiberationMilitary OccupationPoliticsPost-WarUK

🚩 Tirana Liberated by Partisans

The Germans give up Tirana, Albania which is liberated by local partisans.⟶
Tirana Liberated by Partisans (1944)
AlbaniaLiberationPartisansEastern EuropeResistanceGerman DefeatMilitary Occupation

💥 Dekemvriana Begin in Athens

The Dekemvriana ("December events") begin in the Greek capital, Athens, between members of the leftist National Liberation Front and government forces, backed by the British. The clashes are limited to Athens, however, and the rest of the country remains relatively tranquil.⟶
Dekemvriana Begin in Athens (1944)
GreeceAthensDekemvrianaCivil WarPolitical ConflictPost-WarNational Liberation FrontBritish Involvement