Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories with Greek-speaking populations. Following the defeat of communist rebels in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 had suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, was itself overthrown seven years later. Democratic elections in 1974 abolished the monarchy and created a parliamentary republic; Greece joined the EU in 1981. - US CIA World Factbook

Renault NC2
Renault NC2

Also known as the Char NC31. A further development of the NC1, which was developed from the FT-17. RENAULT NC2 was tested but never ordered. Prior to 1938, Greece tested many (not known) types of French tanks. However, on the eve of the war, France refused to sell any to Greece.

Vickers Peerless armored car
Vickers Peerless Armored Car

Among the first Vickers types to be built for a foreign customer were some Peerless Armored Cars, fitted with bodies to what might be called the „Irish" pattern. The Greek Government who soon found a use for them during civil disturbances. For internal security work a high wire-mesh roof was added (replaced by diagonal tank sheet steels later).

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Vickers 6-Ton Mk E

14 vehicles were ordered from Vickers prior to WW2, but were not delivered in time.

CV33---A group of very happy Greek soldiers with their captured Italian tankettes.
Italian CV33 and CV35

About 40 units were captured from the invading Italians and turned against them. These tankettes were all destroyed during the German invasion of Greece. Others were obtained in 1945 and used during the Greek civil war.

Bren Carrier
British Bren Carrier

About 50 units were given to the Greeks by the British. None survived the German invasion. Bren Carriers were also used by Free Greek forces in North Africa

Daimler Dingo Mark 1
British Daimler Dingo Mark 2

Used by Free Greek forces in North Africa.

Ford Lynx
Canadian Ford Lynx

Used by Free Greek forces in North Africa.

Ford Otter
Canadian Ford Otter

Used by Free Greek forces in North Africa.

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South African Marmon Herrington

Used by Free Greek forces in North Africa.

Humber
British Humber Marks 1 to 3

Used by Free Greek forces in North Africa.

Chevrolet WA---Chevrolet WA
Canadian Chevrolet WA Truck

Used by Free Greek forces attached to the SAS/LRDG in North Africa.

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American Jeep

Used by Free Greek forces attached to the SAS/LRDG in North Africa.

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U.S. M24 Chaffee

190 were still in service in 1983.

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U.S. M3 Halftrack

115 were still in service in 1983.

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U.S. M8 Armored Car

180 were still in service in 1983.

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Pericles of Athens - Pericles was so influential in Athenian history that the period of his power is called the Age of Pericles. Pericles sought to enable all citizens to take an active part in the government. He restored the temples destroyed by the Persians and built many new structures, the most splendid of which was the Parthenon on the Acropolis. This program provided employment for the poorer citizens and made Athens the most magnificent city of the ancient world.Alexander of Macedon - Considered to be the 3rd most influential man in the history of the world.* Alexander was a military genius who never lost a battle. He was noted for his brilliance as a tactician and troop leader and for the rapidity with which he could traverse great expanses of territory. He was usually brave and generous, but could be cruel and ruthless when politics demanded. Alexander founded a number of cities, most of them named Alexandria, along his line of march; these cities were well located, well paved, and provided with good water supplies. Alexander was most likely an alcoholic by some of his behavior patterns. In June 323 b.c. he contracted a fever and died. Shortly before he died, Alexander ordered the Greek cities to worship him as a god. Although he probably gave the order for political reasons, he was, in his own view and that of his contemporaries, of divine birth. The order was largely nullified by his death shortly after he issued it. He left his empire, in his own words, "to the strongest"; this resulted in dire conflicts for half a century. *The Military 100 by Lt. Col (ret) Michael Lee Lanning

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