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-dominated uprising against the established government of the Kingdom of Greece. The opposition declared a people's republic, the Provisional Democratic Government of Greece, which was governed by the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and its military branch, the Democratic Army of Greece (DSE). The rebels were supported by Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. With the support of the United Kingdom and United States, the Greek government forces ultimately prevailed.
QF 25 pounder gun of the Hellenic Army during the Civil War
ELAS guerrillas
A member of the Security Battalions with a man executed for aiding the Resistance
George II during his visit to a Greek fighter station, 1944
Communist Party of Greece
The Communist Party of Greece is a Marxist–Leninist political party in Greece. It was founded in 1918 as the Socialist Labour Party of Greece and adopted its current name in November 1924. It is the oldest political party in modern Greek politics.
Plaque at the building of Piraeus, where the first congress and foundation of the party was held
View of the Piraeus building
Cavalry of ELAS
Nikos Zachariadis