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Netflix Irks Greeks with ‘Weak Resistance’ to Italy’s WWII Invasion
Many Greeks raised their eyebrows when they watched the latest Netflix documentary which describes the resistance to the WWII Italian invasion as "weak."
The Netflix...
Sofia Vembo, the Singer of Greek Victory
Sofia Vembo – The famous Greek singer of the 20th century, became synonymous with the epic Greek victories against the fascist Italian troops in...
The Women of Epirus: Unsung Heroines of the Greek-Italian War
Most Greeks know about the golden pages of heroism written by the Greek soldiers in the mountains of Northern Epirus, when Greece bravely fended...
OXI: How Greece Delayed the German Attack on Russia
Greece's contribution to World War II was far greater than simply defeating the Italian army and shaming fascist leader Benito Mussolini by saying "OXI,"...
Heroes Fight Like Greeks: When the World Bowed to the Spirit of Soldiers
Greek soldiers gained fame around the world in modern times for their incredible courage and fierce resistance against the Italian and German invasions in...
The Greek OXI Was a Message of Freedom to the World
Throughout the history of Greece, "OXI" ("No") was exclaimed to the enemy at various times, most famously on "OXI Day." It was on the...
Greek Resistance to WWII Axis Forces Longest in Europe
Greek resistance to the Axis powers during the Second World War was the longest of all the nations of Western Europe, with the exception...
The Greek Jew Who Fought in Crimea, Asia Minor, and Two World Wars
Mordechai Frizis (Μαρδοχαίος Φριζής), who fought in the Crimea and in the doomed Asia Minor campaign as well as the two World Wars, was...
Haunting Video Emerges of Greek Destroyer Sunk in 1941
A team of Greek divers recently explored the wreck of Greek destroyer "Hydra," which was sunk by the Germans in 1941 in the Saronic...
What if the Greeks Hadn’t Said “Oxi” on October 28, 1940?
"Oxi Day," on October 28th, is a Greek national holiday, but it's establishment as such is not without its share of criticism, as there...