Why was Greece involved in World War 2?

Answer 1

Yes. Greece chose to go to war when given the option to simply provide passage, and made the first victory against the axis. Greece was the only country forced to confront the armies of 4 countries simultaneously. Greece resisted the German/Italian/Bulgarian/ Albanian attacks for more than 7 months (219 days). In comparison, Norway lasted 61 days, France only lasted 43 days and Poland 30 days (the rest of the countries lasted much less, if not directly surrendering). 10% of the whole population died during that period, where in comparison Russia comes second loosing 2.8% of its population. Many amongst whom Roosevelt, Churchill, Mussolini, Stalin, Charles de Gaul and even Hitler at his speech at Reichstag commented on Greece's resistance. A typical quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt: "On the 28th of October 1940 Greece was given a deadline of three hours to decide on war or peace but even if a three days or three weeks or three years were given, the response would have been the same. The Greeks taught dignity throughout the centuries. When the entire world had lost all hope, the Greek people dared to question the invincibility of the German monster raising against it the proud spirit of freedom."

Answer 2

In October 1940 Greece was attacked by Italy (from neighbouring Albania). The Italian forces did extremely badly - and ended up as a laughing stock when the Greeks invaded Albania. From late 1940 onwards, British and Commonwealth forced helped Greece and in April 1941 Germany agreed to help its ally.

Answer 3

Greece had a major role in World War 2. They won the first battle for the allied nations, when Mussolini and Italy attacked Greece. On October 28th 1940, THE Italians attacked Greece and the Greeks pushed them back to Albania. They had won the first battle for the allied powers, and had shown the rest of the world that the Axis powers could be defeated. This triumph over Italy had made Hitler move his forces into Greece, and delayed his planned attack on Russia for 6 weeks. Many historians agree that this was one of the turning points in the war, because it delayed German penetration into USSR until the winter which helped slow their advance, and the Greeks provided much resistance to the Germans, and killed many of their army.

Answer 4

Greece was attacked by Italy on October 28, 1940.

Answer 5

Allied until it was captured by the Germans in the early stages of WWII.

Answer 6

I think Greece was one of the allied powers, and I know that it was occupied by Germany in the war, and had many of its ancient treasures stolen by soldiers

Answer 7

Yes, Italy invaded Greece in 1940, but were defeated by the brave Greek defenders. The Germans eventually had to send troops to Greece to save Italy's blushes.

Answer 8

upbeat music was listened to because it was to give hope and keep minds off of the war.