Chronology of World War II
Greeks counterattack Italians
Monday, November 4, 1940 www.onwar.com

Greek Archbishop of Canea blessing the armed forcesIn the Balkans... The first Greek counterattacks begin in the northern sector of the front. The Italian offensive, despite its numerical strength, is already in difficulties.


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