1941 ⟶ Greek Forces Capture Klissoura Pass

Greek forces in Albania take the strategically important Kli...
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1941

🇬🇷 Greeks Capture Korytsa

Fall of Korytsa to the Greeks.⟶
Greeks Capture Korytsa (1940)
GreeceAlbaniaBalkansMilitaryInvasionAxis

⛰️ Greek Forces Capture Klissoura Pass

Greek forces in Albania take the strategically important Klissoura pass.⟶
GreeceAlbaniaKlisura PassGreek ArmyItalian CampaignMilitary VictoryBalkans

🇬🇷 Greek Forces Advance Towards Klisura Pass

The Greeks advance towards Klisura Pass.⟶
Greek Forces Advance Towards Klisura Pass (1941)
GreeceAlbaniaKlisura PassGreek ArmyItalian CampaignMilitary OffensiveBalkans

⛰️ German Panzer Division Captures Kleisoura Pass

The German LSSAH Panzer division captures the strategic Kleisoura Pass and begins cutting the line of retreat for the Greek army in Albania.⟶
German Panzer Division Captures Kleisoura Pass (1941)
GreeceGerman OffensivePanzer DivisionMilitaryTacticsBalkans

🇬🇷 Greek Army in Albania Surrenders

With their retreat cut off by the German advance, 223,000 Greek soldiers of the Greek army in Albania surrender.⟶
GreeceSurrenderAlbaniaGreek ArmyAxis PowersApril 1941Military DefeatWar in EuropeGerman Advance