Benito Amilicare Andrea Mussolini27 August 1923
Takes place while a commission defines the Greekn border
Italy · Government / Nazionale Falange. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Takes place while a commission defines the Greekn border
Sends an ultimatum to the Greek Government demanding compensation, refused. Mussolini occupies Corfu but leaves after Greece pays an indemnity. A murdered Italian general, Tellini, & 4 of his staff are found dead in Greece
Orders the bombing & occupation of the Greek island of Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain. Greece has to pay Italy a large indemnity
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