Germany invaded Greece
Time: May, 1940
Place: Greece
Details: Germany invaded Greece in May 1940, to join the Italian forces in Battle of Greece (28 October 1940 – 1 June 1941), resulting Axis occupation of Greece.
‹ Earlier in historyDe Gaulle was reinforced by two fresh regimentsSaturday May 18, 1940 Later in history ›De Gaulle attacked again and his forces were once again devastatedSunday May 19, 1940
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