Tagged
Germany
The Power Of One Word: How Greece’s ‘No’ Changed The Course Of WWII
It was 3 AM on October 28, 1940, when the doorbell rang at Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas‘ residence in Athens. Like many dramatic moments in history, this one began with something as simple as a…
This Date In History: The Olympics Make A Comeback
April 6, 1896: The Games of the first Olympiad (modern) begin in Athens, Greece. Throughout Europe in the 1800s, many sporting events were held and dubbed “Olympian Games,” including Greek Olympic Games held in Greece…
The Battle Of The Atlantic: The Gruesome Tale The Numbers Tell Of Triumph And Tragedy
I have always been a textual type. I am a writer, a lawyer, and now a historian in training. I have always been text-heavy. Having said that, I have a business degree, I own part…
The Last Free Message, April 27, 1941
After seven months of resistance and after defeating Italy, Nazi Germany invades via Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. While the German troops invading from Bulgaria were pinned down by the Greeks at the Metaxas line, and the…
Oxi Day, The Day Of No!
At 3 am on the morning of October 28th, 1940, Emanuele Grazzi, the Italian ambassador to Greece, delivered an ultimatum from Benito Mussolini to Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. Il Duce demanded that Metaxas allow the…
Olympic Torch Of 1936, The Family Heirloom Of Paula Gatos
Wilmington, DE – While visiting her Uncle Vasili Gatos in Athens Greece around 1996, Paula Gatos noticed a shiny trophy sitting in the corner of a room undisturbed amongst some books. Uncle Gatos explained to…
OXI – This time we really mean it
It’s 3 AM on October 28, 1940. The Italian Army (on behalf of the Axis Powers) is knocking at the door of Greece’s border, as your country, your people, and your pride are on the…
A Bridge Too Far – Understanding the Germans and the Greek Economic Crises
Usually I write an article about my experiences as a Greek-American, but today (and few times throughout the year) I will take a break and let my father, Jerry (Vangeli) Karapalides, tell his stories about…
