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Axis forces conquer Greece and Yugoslavia during World War II.
Film opens showing Adolf Hitler shaking hands with Benito Mussolini of Italy. Next Mussolini is seen addressing a large crowd from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia in Rome, Italy announcing plans to invade Greece. Views of Greek troops marching during the Greco-Italian War between the kingdoms of Italy and Greece from 28 October 1940 to 23 April 1941. Animated map depicts Italian advances into Greece with subsequent withdrawal as the Greeks drive them back and then invade Albania. Closeup of Hitler enraged about this turn of events, delaying his military Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union. Glimpse of Mussolini visiting his troops in the field. Newspaper headline reads: "Jugoslavia Gets Hitler Terms." A sub headline reads: "Nazi move in Greece Seen." Another view of Greek troops marching. A Junkers JU-87 Stuka dive bomber in flight, enters a steep dive to bomb a target. Bombs exploding in forest. Another Stuka diving and dropping bombs on a city building. Closeup glimpse of a Stuka speeding past the camera. View of a bombed out Yugoslavian building from German air attack on April 6, 1941. Animated map shows German and Italian forces attack paths from their bases in Italy, Hungary, Romania, and Hungary, vanquishing Yugoslavia. Map extends to Greece, where German forces overwhelm three defending Greek Divisions (aided by some British forces). Aerial view of a German Junkers Ju 52 transport plane flying over the Parthenon in Athens.
King Paul and Queen Fredericka arrive in parliament of Greece, in Athens to take oath as new monarch of Greece.
King Paul and Queen Fredericka arrive in parliament of Greece, in Athens to take oath as new monarch of Greece. Deputies stand on their seats and clap for the King and Queen. King Paul replaces his recently deceased brother King George. After the oath taking King and Queen went out of the parliament saluted and greeted by deputies.
Officials and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church gather for unveiling the statue of President Harry S Truman in Greece.
Unveiling of the statue of United States President Harry S. Truman in Athens, Greece (Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou 42, Athina 116 35, Greece). Greek and American officials and Chrysostomos II of Athens, the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church gather for the unveiling of the 12-foot bronze statue of former U.S. President Harry S Truman. Large crowd of civilians gather during the ceremony. The Truman statue is dedicated by the American Hellenic Educational Association.
King Paul I of Greece lays a memorial wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece
An honor guard is formed and spectators assembled as King Paul I pays homage by laying a memorial wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier at Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece. Three Greek Generals are seen.The King then reviews a parade in his honor, standing close to the street, in front of the Tomb of the Unknown,flanked by sentries wearing Evzones uniforms. The parade includes children, wounded war veterans, accompanied by nurses, motorcycle troops, armored vehicles,tanks,and marching troops,some accompanied by dogs. A Navy military band plays in the parade followed by marching sailors and boys in sailors uniforms. An Army band followed by marching Army troops brings up the rear of the parade. The Royal Family then departs, as they arrived in an open car displaying the Royal crest on a flag. A civilian official places a wreath at the tomb of the unknown. Many civilian officials assemble at the tomb. A sentry in Evzone uniform stands guard and executes a military maneuver in front of the tomb.
U.S. guests watch as dancers perform and musicians play at the Near East Relief orphanage in Zappeion Hall, Athens, Greece
Near East Relief orphanage, aiding Armenian, Greek, and other orphans, showing entertainment in gratitude to Americans, in Zappeion Exhibition Hall (Zappion Hall Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athina 105 57, Greece), Athens, Greece. Interiors of Zappeion Hall with tall white columns. Boys young and older dancing while wearing traditional Greek costumes. Young boys and some young women play guitar. Guests watch the performance.
Greek Premier Ioannis Mataxas reviews troops including the detachments of the Evzones in Athens, Greece.
Greek Premier Ioannis Metaxas reviews troops in Athens , Greece during World War II. Metaxas salutes aboard a ship with other officer in the background. Officers aboard the ship. Greece troops lined up. Soldiers march in review. Detachments of the Evzones troops dressed in skirts being reviewed.
