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1st Infantry Division (Greece)
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The 1st Infantry Division "Smyrni" is a historic and elite division of the Hellenic Army. It was founded in 1897 as an infantry division and has fought in all major conflicts in which Greece has been involved. During the Balkan Wars, it acquired the sobriquet "Iron Division".
Evzones of the 1st Infantry Division at breakfast, Larissa 1897.
Evzones of the 1st Infantry Division at breakfast, Larissa 1897.
Panoramic view of the battlefield at the Melouna Pass on the Greco-Turkish border, with Greek positions in the foreground and the advancing Turks beyo
Panoramic view of the battlefield at the Melouna Pass on the Greco-Turkish border, with Greek positions in the foreground and the advancing Turks beyond, 1897.
The 1st Infantry Division attacking Bulgarian lines during the Battle of Lachanas, 1913.
The 1st Infantry Division attacking Bulgarian lines during the Battle of Lachanas, 1913.
Greek IFOR soldiers safeguarding elections in Bosnia, 1996.
Greek IFOR soldiers safeguarding elections in Bosnia, 1996.
Evzones
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The Evzones or Evzonoi were several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, they are the members of the Presidential Guard, a ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens. An Evzone is also known, colloquially, as a Tsoliás. Evzones are known for their distinctive uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their distinctive dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier, especially among foreigners.
Greek Army Evzones c. 1900
Greek Army Evzones c. 1900
Men of the light infantry battalions established by Ioannis Kapodistrias
Men of the light infantry battalions established by Ioannis Kapodistrias
Rumeliote light infantry in 1838
Rumeliote light infantry in 1838
Men of the Mountain Guard battalions with a captive
Men of the Mountain Guard battalions with a captive