WW2 The Balkan Campaign, every day. (1940 - 1941)

The Balkan Campaign during World War II was a crucial period in the region spanning from 1940 to 1941. It began with the Italian annexation of Albania in 1939 and intensified when Italy invaded Greece in 1940. The Italian invasion was hampered by major setbacks during the winter of 1940. Benito Mussolini ordered the invasion of the Kingdom of Greece, which led to failed campaigns by Italy in the Balkans. These failures motivated a German response that culminated in the subjugation of the Balkan nations. Countries that deployed large military contingents on this front included Italy and Germany. In this context, Italian defeats in Africa and the Balkans forced Hitler to divert some of the forces necessary for the invasion of Russia. The Greek Army defended itself at the Metaxas Line while British reinforcements advanced along the difficult roads. In summary, the Balkan Campaign was a crucial episode that significantly impacted.






CREDITS: War Destiny Mapping.