Appointment after Death of Metaxas
Koryzis becomes Prime Minister after the death of Ioannis Metaxas.
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1941 in Greece
Explore 15 historical events and records for Greece in 1941.
Historical records for Greece in 1941
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January
February
Commonwealth
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
Commonwealth
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made
Invasion of Greece
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
Invasion of Greece
The decision to send a British Commonwealth expeditionary force is made. A meeting attended by Eden and the Greek leadership, including King George II, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis and Papagos takes place in Athens on February 22
March
Battle of Greece
After weeks of inconclusive winter warfare, the Italians launched a large-scale counterattack across the centre of the front on March 9, 1941, which, despite the superiority of the Italian armed forces, failed. After one week and 12,000 casualties, Mussolini called off the counterattack, and then left Albania twelve days later
Invasion of Greece
After weeks of inconclusive winter warfare, the Italians launched a large-scale counterattack across the centre of the front on March 9, 1941, which, despite the superiority of the Italian armed forces, failed. After one week and 12,000 casualties, Mussolini called off the counterattack, and then left Albania twelve days later
April
Government Formed during German Invasion
Tsouderos forms a government as German forces advance into Greece.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Samos
Samos is captured by the Italians
Invasion of Greece
Germany occupies Greece
Invasion of Greece
Germany occupies Greece
Refuge in Alexandria
After the German invasion of Greece, the young Constantine and his immediate family leave Crete and take refuge in Alexandria, Egypt.
Residence in South Africa
Constantine's family moves from Alexandria to South Africa, where they live under the protection of Prime Minister Jan Smuts.
Rule of Samos
Samos is captured by the Italians
Wartime Evacuation
Following the German invasion of Greece, the royal family leaves Athens and seeks safety first in Crete and then abroad.
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