The grim finale of the Greek Dunkirk: A report by Lieutenant Commander Nigel C. Willmott
By Pierre Kosmidis The rapid advance of the German forces, during “Operation Marita” led to the evacuation of Allied forces from mainland Greece, which began on 24 April 1941 and as a result over 50,000 Allied troops were taken to Crete over five successive nights to live and fight another day. Lieutenant Commander Nigel C. Willmott described his […]
“Αβέρωφ”: Στη Θεσσαλονίκη μετά από 72 χρόνια
ΠΗΓΗ: http://www.amna.gr/tourism/article/194148/Apo-tin-Triti-anoigei-gia-ton-kosmo-to-ploto-mouseio-Aberof-sti-Thessaloniki- Μετά από 72 χρόνια, ο κατάπλους του «Θωρηκτού της νίκης», του θρυλικού καταδρομικού «Αβέρωφ» στέφθηκε με απόλυτη επιτυχία. Ρυμουλκά, ιδιωτικά ιστιοφόρα, φουσκωτά, ακόμα και ψαρόβαρκες έσπευσαν στην είσοδο του κόλπου της Θεσσαλονίκης για να το υποδεχθούν με τις δέουσες τιμές. Πώς αισθάνονται όμως οι άνθρωποι που συνόδευσαν το ένδοξο πλοίο σε αυτό το […]
Battlefield Archaeology: The abandoned WW2 German gun emplacements of Kolymbari, Crete
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos: Manolis Spanoudakis Following the Battle of Crete in May 1941, the Germans occupied Crete, with the exception of the eastern part of the island, which was occupied by their Italian allies. The Germans initiated a large fortification project, in order to turn the island of Crete into a “fortress”, due to its […]
ΒΙΝΤΕΟ ΚΑΙ ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ – Martin Baltimore: Ένα μοναδικό παγκοσμίως αεροσκάφος του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου στο βυθό της Ικαρίας!
BY PIERRE KOSMIDIS STORY IN ENGLISH: Unique photos and video of a rare Martin Baltimore WW2 bomber found in Ikaria island, Greece ΒΙΝΤΕΟ ΚΑΙ ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΕΣ: ΣΤΕΛΙΟΣ ΔΕΜΕΡΤΖΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ ΜΑΛΑΓΑΡΗΣ Στα καταγάλανα νερά του Μαγγανίτη της Ικαρίας, βρίσκεται το σημείο αναπαύσεως ενός Martin Baltimore της Βασιλικής Ελληνικής Αεροπορίας. Σε βάθος 18 μέτρων, το ελαφρύ επιθετικό […]
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Going home: Greek Evzones marching, following the capitulation of Greece, April 1941
By Pierre Kosmidis Greek Evzones a.k.a. “Tsoliades”, elite mountain infantry units in the Greek army, analogous to Scottish Highlanders, are marching on their way back home. Following the capitulation of Greece, in April 1941, Greek soldiers were not rounded up as prisoners of war and were allowed instead to go home after the demobilisation of their units, […]
The Heinkel He111 of Leros, shot down on 14 November 1943
By Pierre Kosmidis On 14 November 1943, the crews of two 46 Squadron Beaufighters, Flight Lieutenant D. J. A. Crerar (pilot) with Pilot Officer L. Charles, and Flying Officer B. F. Wild (pilot) together with Flight Sergeant R. W. Gibbons, shared in the destruction of a Heinkel He 111H (8011/6N+EP) of II./K.G. 100. This was […]
“With fire and knife the world always goes forth” – Interview with respected author Byron Tesapsides
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted by Byron Tesapsides Few researchers focusing on World War 2 in Greece are so knowledgeable as Mr. Byron Tesapsides, from Thessaloniki, is. Mr. Tesapsides, a prolific author of books related to WW2 in Greece and collector of thousands of rare and previously unpublished photos documenting the nazi occupation of Greece […]
The Hellenic Navy vessel that fought on D-Day and became a WW2 floating museum
By Pierre Kosmidis After the Second World War, many ships that were not sold for scrap metal, were transferred to allied countries. One of those vessels, the LST-325 (Landing Ship Tank), which was built in 1943, was given to Greece in 1964 and remained until decommissioning in 1993 in the ranks of the Hellenic Navy. Vessels […]
WW2 Signal magazines (Greek edition “Σύνθημα”)
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