Ioannis Rallis
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Ioannis Rallis was the third and last collaborationist prime minister of Greece during the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II, holding office from 7 April 1943 to 12 October 1944, succeedin
Rallis greeting Special Security Directorate and Security Battalions officers
Security Battalions
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The Security Battalions were Greek right-wing collaborationist paramilitary groups, formed during the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II in order to support the German occupation troops.
Ioannis Rallis
…the People's Party, the idea of a united front seemed plausible. Rallis changed the ministry council and was instrumental in creating the so-called "Security Battalions"—collaborationist paramilitary groups equipped by the Wehrmacht and dedicated to the persecution of resistance groups (mainly ELAS). Being more experienced…
Men of the Security Battalions resting during an anti-partisan sweep in 1943. They are wearing the service uniform of the pre-war Evzones regiments.
Theodoros Pangalos, the driving force behind the Security Battalions' establishment
A member of the Security Battalions standing next to an hanged man.
Local cemetery in Meligalas for members of the Security Battalions executed by ELAS