The defence and fall of Greece, 1940-1941 / John C. Carr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carr, John C., 1948- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Greece.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Albania.

Greece--Armed Forces--History--World War, 1939-1945.

Greece.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 p.)

Other Title:

Defense and fall of Greece, 1940-1941

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Penn & Sword Military, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

On 28th October 1940, the Greek premier, Ioannis Metaxis, refused to accept a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini and Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill-prepared for the conflict but Mussolini had underestimated the skill and determination of the defenders. Within weeks the Italian invasion force was driven back over the border and Greek forces actually advanced deep into

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of Plates; Maps; Chapter 1: 'Incoming Torpedo!': Greece on the Eve of War; Chapter 2: Over the Edge; Chapter 3: Punch and Counterpunch; Chapter 4: Mud, Blood and Cold Steel; Chapter 5: In the Teeth of the Blizzard; Chapter 6: Fiats and Gladiators; Chapter 7: Metaxas: 'Let us fall like men'; Chapter 8: Apocalypse on Hill 731: The Spring Offensive; Chapter 9: Falling Stars; Chapter 10: 'This one's for the Elli!': The Naval War; Chapter 11: The Allies Arrive; Chapter 12: 6 April 1941: The Saga of Fort Rupel; Chapter 13: Final Countdown

Chapter 14: Behind the WireAppendix; Notes; Sources

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-253) and index.

ISBN:

9781473829169

147382916X

9781473828308

1473828309