Historical Events tagged with "lingiades"
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Military & Warfare
German Forces Execute Civilians in Lingiades
October 3rd, 1943 81 years ago
In Lingiades, Greece, German forces executed 92 civilians, including men, women, and children. This brutal act was part of the Nazi reprisals against local populations resisting occupation. The massacre aimed to instill fear among the locals, suppress resistance, and punish those thought to be harboring partisans. The village was set ablaze following the executions, illustrating the severity of the repression during World War II.
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