Many Greeks were surprised when they viewed the recent Netflix documentary titled “World War II: From the Frontlines”.
The documentary, which includes enhanced archival footage and incorporates perspectives from all sides involved in the conflict, characterizes the Greek resistance to the WWII Italian invasion as weak.
The documentary implies that Greece only showed weak resistance to Italy while there is no reference to the resilient defense mounted by the Greek military, which fought hard against the odds to repel Mussolini’s forces back into Albania.
In a time of rapid production of documentaries and dramas, there is a growing concern among historians and enthusiasts regarding the accuracy of the content being produced.
According to thearchaeologist.org, Greek soldiers, fought hard with the Italian forces, despite of being outnumbered and facing firepower disadvantages. Noteworthy among these battles was the Battle of Pindus, where Greek troops successfully repelled Italian advances.
Greece held its ground for 219 days, from October 1940 to April 1941, until Nazi Germany initiated a big attack. Throughout this period, Greece endured 13,325 deaths, 62,663 injuries and 1,290 individuals listed as missing. The world acknowledged the Greeks for their bravery and resistance during these invasions and the years of Axis occupation.
Winston Churchill famously praised the Greek people for their heroism, and leaders from across the globe lauded Greece for its courage.
Source: thearchaeologist.org
