Historical Events tagged with "operation marita"
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Military & Warfare
Nazi Germany Invades Yugoslavia and Greece
April 6th, 1941 83 years ago
On April 6, 1941, Nazi Germany initiated Operation 25, the invasion of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, alongside Operation Marita, targeting Greece. The invasions were swift and brutal, employing combined arms tactics, including air support from the Luftwaffe, to dismantle the Yugoslav and Greek defenses. The strategic aim was to secure the southern flank of the Axis powers in preparation for further military campaigns in the Balkans that were critical for controlling the Mediterranean region.
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