Hellenic State (Italy)

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Were the territories controlled by Italy in the parts of Greece occupied during Wolrd War II.

Establishment

June 1941: The Hellenic State was the puppet Greek state controlled by italy and Germany.

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.World War II (Balkan Theatre)

Was the theatre of conflict of World War II that took place in the Balkans.

1.1.1.Axis Occupation of Greece

After the German invasion of Greece, the country was partitioned among the Axis powers. The territorial division changed during the war, and after the surrender of Italy to the Allies the Italian zone was occupied by Germany.

September 1943: After the Italian capitulation, the Italian zone of Greece was taken over by the Germans.

1.1.1.1.Greece divided in Occupation zones by Axis powers

Division in occupation zones of Greece by the Axis.

1.2.World War II (Italian Front)

Was the Italian Front of World War II.

1.2.1.Operation Achse

German operation to forcibly disarm the Italian armed forces after Italy's armistice with the Allies on 3 September 1943.

September 1943: In Crete the Italians were neutralized and disarmed by the German forces present on the island.

September 1943: After a series of very bitter clashes, the Germans went on the offensive on 21st September and forced the Italians of Cefalonia to surrender at 11:00 on 22nd September.

September 1943: Corfu Surrenders to German force that has recently landed there.

Disestablishment

September 1943: In Crete the Italians were neutralized and disarmed by the German forces present on the island.

September 1943: After the Italian capitulation, the Italian zone of Greece was taken over by the Germans.

September 1943: After a series of very bitter clashes, the Germans went on the offensive on 21st September and forced the Italians of Cefalonia to surrender at 11:00 on 22nd September.

September 1943: Corfu Surrenders to German force that has recently landed there.