Vlasios Tsirogiannis

Greek general during the Greco-Turkish War

Vlasios Tsirogiannis - Greek general during the Greco-Turkish War
Born

1872
153 years ago

Died

November 5th, 1928
96 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Greece

Links & References

Served as a general in the Greek army during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). Played a significant role in various military operations during the conflict. After the war, contributed to military strategy discussions and served in various capacities within the Greek military establishment.

Led Greek forces in the Greco-Turkish War

Participated in key military operations

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