1940 ⟶ Italian Advance in Greece Continues

The Italian advance into Greece continues. Vovousa is captu...
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1941

🇮🇹 Italian Advance in Greece Continues

The Italian advance into Greece continues. Vovousa is captured and Italian aircraft bomb Salonika.⟶
Italian Advance in Greece Continues (1940)
ItalyGreeceWarMilitary OperationsBalkansAerial BombardmentWorld War IIEastern Front

🇬🇷 Battle of Elaia–Kalamas Ends, Italian Offensive Stalls

The Battle of Elaia–Kalamas ends and the Italians end their futile offensive in Greece.⟶
Battle of Elaia–Kalamas Ends, Italian Offensive Stalls (1940)
GreeceItalyBattleMilitary OperationsBalkansOffensive FailureWorld War IIEastern Front

🇬🇷 Battle of Pindus: Greek Victory

The Battle of Pindus ends in a Greek victory.⟶
Battle of Pindus: Greek Victory (1940)
BattleGreeceItalyMilitaryWarBalkans

⚔️ Greek Counter-Offensive Against Italy Begins

The Greek counter-offensive against the Italians begins.⟶
Greek Counter-Offensive Against Italy Begins (1940)
MilitaryGreeceItalyOffensiveBalkansWarEastern Front

🛡️ Greeks Push Italian Troops out of Greece

The Greeks continue to advance, and evict Italian troops from Greek soil.The Greek counter-offensive⟶
MilitaryGreeceItalyOffensiveBalkansWarEastern FrontVictory

🇩🇪 Invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece Begins

Forces of Germany, Italy, and Hungary, moving through Romania and Hungary, initiate the invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece.⟶
Invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece Begins (1941)
YugoslaviaGreeceInvasionAxis PowersGermanyItalyHungaryBalkansOperation MaritaEastern Front