Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers marching to combat with the caption, "Forward Always Forward".
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers marching to combat with the caption, "Forward Always Forward".
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers marching to combat with the caption, "Forward Always Forward".
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops getting ready to move to the frontlines.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops getting ready to move to the frontlines.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops getting ready to move to the frontlines.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in Athens on horseback.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in Athens on horseback.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in Athens on horseback.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers placing wiring through trees to set up a makeshift communications center on the front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers placing wiring through trees to set up a makeshift communications center on the front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers placing wiring through trees to set up a makeshift communications center on the front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers posing in front of a makeshift communications center on the Albanian front
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers posing in front of a makeshift communications center on the Albanian front
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers posing in front of a makeshift communications center on the Albanian front
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers transporting artillery to the Albanian front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers transporting artillery to the Albanian front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers transporting artillery to the Albanian front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using field artillery to shell the enemy at Pogradec, southern Albania.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using field artillery to shell the enemy at Pogradec, southern Albania.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using field artillery to shell the enemy at Pogradec, southern Albania.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers mobilizing artillery for use on the Albanian front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers mobilizing artillery for use on the Albanian front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers mobilizing artillery for use on the Albanian front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek battalion posing for troop photo on the Albanian front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek battalion posing for troop photo on the Albanian front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek battalion posing for troop photo on the Albanian front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are playing music and dancing on the Albanian Front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are playing music and dancing on the Albanian Front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are playing music and dancing on the Albanian Front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are shaving on the Albanian Front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are shaving on the Albanian Front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, Greek men are shaving on the Albanian Front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Makeshift hospitals to treat wounded soldiers.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Makeshift hospitals to treat wounded soldiers.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Makeshift hospitals to treat wounded soldiers.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, a Greek Orthodox priest is conducting religious services to the men on the Albanian Front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, a Greek Orthodox priest is conducting religious services to the men on the Albanian Front.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men spent the majority of their time in active combat, there were moments of rest and relaxation. Here, a Greek Orthodox priest is conducting religious services to the men on the Albanian Front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front, the Greek navy tried to capture key port areas in Albania.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front, the Greek navy tried to capture key port areas in Albania.
On the front
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front, the Greek navy tried to capture key port areas in Albania.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
For the wounded soldiers, more than just medicine was given to help their recovery. Here, musicians were brought to cheer up the soldiers on the Albanian front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. For the wounded soldiers, more than just medicine was given to help their recovery. Here, musicians were brought to cheer up the soldiers on the Albanian front.
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. For the wounded soldiers, more than just medicine was given to help their recovery. Here, musicians were brought to cheer up the soldiers on the Albanian front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
Here Archbishop Chrysanthos is visiting wounded troops on the front. The patient is showing reverence to the Archbishop as is customarily done to all Orthodox clerics.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Here Archbishop Chrysanthos is visiting wounded troops on the front. The patient is showing reverence to the Archbishop as is customarily done to all Orthodox clerics.
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Here Archbishop Chrysanthos is visiting wounded troops on the front. The patient is showing reverence to the Archbishop as is customarily done to all Orthodox clerics.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Here, wounded Italian soldiers are given medical treatment in a Greek hospital. Greece was a signatory to the Geneva Conventions regarding treatment of prisoners of war, and followed through to the best of its abilities and resources.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Here, wounded Italian soldiers are given medical treatment in a Greek hospital. Greece was a signatory to the Geneva Conventions regarding treatment of prisoners of war, and followed through to the best of its abilities and resources.
Casualties of war
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Here, wounded Italian soldiers are given medical treatment in a Greek hospital. Greece was a signatory to the Geneva Conventions regarding treatment of prisoners of war, and followed through to the best of its abilities and resources.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
“Axis Occupation of Greece, 1941-44. This group burial site 2117 includes Greeks who were executed by the Bulgarians on 3 October 1941. The Bulgarian occupation of Thrace proved especially brutal for the Greek and Jewish inhabitants of this region.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
Casualties of war
“Axis Occupation of Greece, 1941-44. This group burial site 2117 includes Greeks who were executed by the Bulgarians on 3 October 1941. The Bulgarian occupation of Thrace proved especially brutal for the Greek and Jewish inhabitants of this region.
Casualties of war
“Axis Occupation of Greece, 1941-44. This group burial site 2117 includes Greeks who were executed by the Bulgarians on 3 October 1941. The Bulgarian occupation of Thrace proved especially brutal for the Greek and Jewish inhabitants of this region.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of War Museum, Athens, GR
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Transporting goods to the Albanian front proved especially difficult and resulted in the use of animals.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Transporting goods to the Albanian front proved especially difficult and resulted in the use of animals.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Transporting goods to the Albanian front proved especially difficult and resulted in the use of animals.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in the Pindus mountain range who face harsh conditions during the winter.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in the Pindus mountain range who face harsh conditions during the winter.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers in the Pindus mountain range who face harsh conditions during the winter.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek men attempting to make their way across the snowy terrain on the Albanian Front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek men attempting to make their way across the snowy terrain on the Albanian Front.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek men attempting to make their way across the snowy terrain on the Albanian Front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front by day, they also set-up tents to sleep at night. Snow was used to weigh down the tents during windy evenings.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front by day, they also set-up tents to sleep at night. Snow was used to weigh down the tents during windy evenings.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. While Greek men fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front by day, they also set-up tents to sleep at night. Snow was used to weigh down the tents during windy evenings.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The Greek soldiers fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front using different means. Here, Greek soldiers are on skis to maneuver the snowy terrain.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The Greek soldiers fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front using different means. Here, Greek soldiers are on skis to maneuver the snowy terrain.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The Greek soldiers fought the Italian troops on the Albanian Front using different means. Here, Greek soldiers are on skis to maneuver the snowy terrain.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The conditions on the Pindus mountain range during the winter were especially cold and difficult for military manoeuvres.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The conditions on the Pindus mountain range during the winter were especially cold and difficult for military manoeuvres.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. The conditions on the Pindus mountain range during the winter were especially cold and difficult for military manoeuvres.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using military telephones to communicate with other battalions along the Albanian Front.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using military telephones to communicate with other battalions along the Albanian Front.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek troops using military telephones to communicate with other battalions along the Albanian Front.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers trying to keep warm as they make their way to the Albanian frontlines.
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'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers trying to keep warm as they make their way to the Albanian frontlines.
The winter
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41. Greek soldiers trying to keep warm as they make their way to the Albanian frontlines.
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Hellenic Army General Staff/Army History Directorate
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Ioanna Foca
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41
Following Metaxas' death on 29 January 1941, propaganda emerged that gave hope to the soldiers: "Our leader has not died, he will always be with us and guide us toward victory."
'OXI' DAY
OCTOBER 2015 - MARCH 2016
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Ioanna Foca
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41
Following Metaxas' death on 29 January 1941, propaganda emerged that gave hope to the soldiers: "Our leader has not died, he will always be with us and guide us toward victory."
Greco-Italian War, 1940-41
Following Metaxas' death on 29 January 1941, propaganda emerged that gave hope to the soldiers: "Our leader has not died, he will always be with us and guide us toward victory."
Exhibit curated by Hellenic Studies, at California State University, Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Ioanna Foca
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