Birth of Constantine II
Constantine is born in Athens to Crown Prince Paul and Princess Frederica.
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1940 in Greece
Explore 8 historical events and records for Greece in 1940.
Historical records for Greece in 1940
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Battle of Greece
The Battle of Greece becomes a continuation of the Greco-Italian War
Battle of Greece
The Battle of Greece becomes a continuation of the Greco-Italian War
Invasion of Greece
The Battle of Greece becomes a continuation of the Greco-Italian War
Invasion of Greece
The Battle of Greece becomes a continuation of the Greco-Italian War
Italian Ultimatum Rejected
Metaxas rejects Italy's ultimatum and Greece enters the Second World War.
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Invasion of Greece
Greece repels an invasion by Italy
Invasion of Greece
Greece repels an invasion by Italy
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