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Their uniform, the most widely recognisable Greek military dress, is derived from the dress of the klephts and the fighters of the Greek War of Independence. The modern Greek Army has a history of almost 200 years, during which it has undergone dramatic changes and been involved in some of the major conflicts on the European continent. The ...
Field and service uniforms of the Greek Army, 1914. Parade uniforms of the Greek Army, 1914. Greek infantry preparing to launch an attack at the Battle of Bizani (1913) Greek artillery gun at the Macedonian front during WWI Greek infantry marches through the steppe during the Greco-Turkish War (1919–22) Unit of the Greek Army during the ...
English: Uniforms of the Greek Army in the first period of King Otto's reign (1832-1862). Officers left, other ranks right. Officers left, other ranks right. Date
History of the Hellenic Army (1 C, 13 P) M. Military units and formations of the Hellenic Army ... Greek Army uniforms; Greek M1934/39 helmet; H. Hellenic Army ...
Evzones are known for their distinctive uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts [1] who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their distinctive dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier, especially among foreigners.
Field uniforms of the Greek Army during the Balkan Wars. The Army of Thessaly comprised in total 59 infantry and 4 Evzone battalions, eight cavalry companies (of the Cavalry Brigade) and six half-companies (organic to the infantry divisions), seven engineer companies (organic to the infantry divisions), 32 artillery batteries with 96 field guns, 24 mountain guns and 54 fortress guns and 70 ...
Central Macedonia Army Section; Coat of arms of Greece; Conscription in Greece; E44-E 81 mm Mortar; E56 120 mm Mortar; First Army (Greece) Goulandris-class patrol boat; Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence; Greek Army uniforms; Greek Military Police; Greek People's Liberation Navy; Greek destroyer Kountouriotis (1931) Greek ...
The museum also houses a collection of historic Hellenic Army uniforms, as well as exhibits related to EOKA struggle and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. [3] [20] Museum's various activities include the publication of books, the establishment and maintenance of monuments and memorials and the aid to services and agencies all over Greece.