oct 16, 1949 - 6. End of the Greek Civil War
Description:
December 3rd, 1944 - October 16th, 1949Between 1946 and 1949, Greece was in the midst of a civil war between the communist-controlled EAM-ELAS and the Royalists EDES which was supported by the United Kingdom and the United States. This event is significant because it was the first proxy war between the United States and a communist group.
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Date:
oct 16, 1949
Now
~ 76 years ago