Photo gallery: The 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence parade, 1821-2021

By Pierre Kosmidis

Photos by Leonidas Sboukis, used by permission

Acclaimed photographer Leonidas Sboukis shared with www.ww2wrecks.com his photos of the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence parade, 1821-2021.

See other photos from Leonidas Sboukis:

The Greek Independence Day – The flying machines over the Acropolis

Greece celebrated 200 years since the start of its struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

After almost 400 years under Ottoman Turkish rule, the Greeks launched a revolution in 1821, and with help from countries including Britain, France and Russia, won their independence in 1832.

Thursday’s ceremonies, at a time of renewed tension with Turkey, featured a flypast by Greek, US, British and French aircraft, as well as a military parade including cavalry units and “Evzones” – presidential guards in their ceremonial kilts.

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