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Greece in First World War

 

 

 

Greece’s entry into the fray that was The First World War came as a result of more political and social upheaval, with Prime Minister Venizelos on the one hand throwing his support behind the Entente (Allies) of Great Britain, France and Russia, while King Constantine did not want his country to get enmeshed in yet another military mess, especially one against Germany. 

While the National Schism raged on, Venizelos’ side won out and Greece formally entered the war in September of 1916.  The Entente’s triumph and end of the war on November the 11th, 1918 (Armistice Day), proved to have positive consequences for Greece.  The Hellenic state now enjoyed her largest land area since ancient times.


July 28th, 1920 - Treaty of Sevres: With the signing of this treaty, Greece’s borders expanded even further; justifiably acquiring Western Thrace, small areas of Asia Minor, including the great city of Smyrna, as well as the Northern Aegean islands of Imvros and Tenedos.   

 

 

 

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