Greek Civil War
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The Greek Civil War took place from 1946 to 1949. The conflict, which erupted shortly after the end of World War II, consisted of a Communist-led uprising against the established government of the Kin
QF 25 pounder gun of the Hellenic Army during the Civil War
ELAS guerrillas
George II during his visit to a Greek fighter station, 1944
Athenians celebrate the liberation, October 1944.
Dekemvriana
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The Dekemvriana refers to a series of clashes fought during World War II in Athens from 3 December 1944 to 11 January 1945. The conflict was the culmination of months of tension between the left-wing
A Sherman tank and troops from the 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion, British 2nd Parachute Brigade together with their Greek allies, fighting against members of ELAS in Athens, 18 December 1944.
A crowd in Syntagma Square celebrate their liberation from Axis powers and the coming of the Papandreou Government (18 October 1944).
Unarmed EAM protesters lying dead or wounded on 3 December 1944 in front of the Greek Parliament, while others are running for their lives; moments after the first shootings that left at least 28 dead and signalled the beginning of the Dekemvriana events.
ELAS issued pamphlet calling workers from different neighbours of Athens to fight against the Greek Government and their British allies (17 December)