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World War II: In Athens, the Greek People's Liberation Army is established

Historical image related to World War II: In Athens, the Greek People's Liberation Army is established from February 16, 1942

Athens

Capital and largest city of Greece

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is…
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ELAS

Militia in the Greek resistance against Axis occupation in WWII

The Greek People's Liberation Army was the military arm of the left-wing National Liberation Front (EAM) during the period of the Greek resistance until February 1945, when, following the Dekemvriana clashes and the Varkiza Agreement, it was disarmed and disbanded. ELAS was the…
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February 16

Day of the year

February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 318 days remain until the end of the year.
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