German invasion of Greece

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is German invasion of Greece?Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula
2. What is the capital of German invasion of Greece?Athens
3. What language do people speak in German invasion of Greece?Greek
4. How big is German invasion of Greece?131,957 km²
5. How many people live in German invasion of Greece?10.4 million (approximate current figure)
6. What is the operation marita start date?April 6, 1941

Operation Marita: The German military operation to invade and conquer Greece, commencing April 6, 1941.
Greco-Italian War: The conflict initiated by Italy's invasion of Greece in October 1940, which Greece successfully repelled.
Metaxas Line: A series of defensive fortifications along Greece's northern border, designed to repel a Bulgarian invasion.
Blitzkrieg: A German military tactic characterized by rapid, concentrated attacks using armor and air power.