Tag: World War II

Sergeant Itsios: A legendary personality and the historic battle with 33,000 bullets

Sergeant Dimitris Itsios is a legendary figure from the 1940s war, specifically World War II, which took place on Greek soil. His story stands out among the many tales of heroism displayed by Greek soldiers in the forts. These soldiers demonstrated their courage in numerous heroic battles, fighting valiantly until the very end on the battlefield. In 1941, Sergeant Itsios was one of those who bravely resisted the German invaders. His story is indeed special. Fort Roupel: The legendary monument – a symbol of the struggle of the Greeks in ...

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