German Breakthrough in Greece

German Breakthrough in Greece The 1941 Battle of Pineios Gorge Author:Jeffrey Plowman Language:English Format:Hardback Dimensions:6.75 x 9.75 Pages:184 Photos:184 mono illustrations Publisher:After the Battle ISBN:9781399079051 Item No. 9781399079051 On February 25, 1941 Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, made his first approach to the Australian and New Zealand governments seeking their approval for the use of their troops in his Greek venture. While the New Zealand government was adamant that their forces should have the support of an armored brigade, the Australian government was more concerned that it would end in an evacuation, a fear also evident among the British planners, a view they were reluctant to share. Fast forward two months and it is now April 14. Ten days have passed since the German invasion of Greece and the Anzacs are in trouble, even if they don’t yet know it. The small Ge