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Background imageGreece Collection: Young people on holiday in Corfu on a Club 18-30 holiday. August 1986

Young people on holiday in Corfu on a Club 18-30 holiday. August 1986

Background imageGreece Collection: King George II of Greece reviews Greek troops. Circa January 1941

King George II of Greece reviews Greek troops. Circa January 1941

Background imageGreece Collection: The wedding of King Constantine II of Greece to Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark

The wedding of King Constantine II of Greece to Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark. Athens, Greece. 18th September 1964

Background imageGreece Collection: Richard Roundtree, Roger Moore and Sonny Bono on the set of Escape to Athena

Richard Roundtree, Roger Moore and Sonny Bono on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece. 8th March 1978

Background imageGreece Collection: Roger Moore and David Niven on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece

Roger Moore and David Niven on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece. 8th March 1978

Background imageGreece Collection: Anthony Valentine on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece

Anthony Valentine on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece. 8th March 1978

Background imageGreece Collection: Ruins of the Temple of Athena Lindia facade Acropolis of Lindos on The Island of Rhodes

Ruins of the Temple of Athena Lindia facade Acropolis of Lindos on The Island of Rhodes

Background imageGreece Collection: Following the Italian invasion on 28 October 1940, Greece repelled the initial Italian

Following the Italian invasion on 28 October 1940, Greece repelled the initial Italian attack and a counter-attack in March 1941

Background imageGreece Collection: British troops at Crete. a gun on the look out for Italian raiders. December 4th 1940

British troops at Crete. a gun on the look out for Italian raiders. December 4th 1940

Background imageGreece Collection: Administration buildings, hangers and revetments are covered by bomb bursts during a

Administration buildings, hangers and revetments are covered by bomb bursts during a recent successful raid by Flying Fortresses on Athena Eleuala airfield in Greece. 2nd November 1943

Background imageGreece Collection: A Military Policeman shepherds children through a crowd to receive rations, Athens

A Military Policeman shepherds children through a crowd to receive rations, Athens, Greece. circa January 1945

Background imageGreece Collection: The Greek commander in Chief at his Middle East Headquarters

The Greek commander in Chief at his Middle East Headquarters. The Royal Greek army in the Middle East in close co-operation with British High Command. Left to right: Lt. Col. Kitsos, Lt. Col

Background imageGreece Collection: British paratroopers fighting near the Acropolis in Athens. Circa January 1945

British paratroopers fighting near the Acropolis in Athens. Circa January 1945

Background imageGreece Collection: A tank gives cover to paratroopers as they probe the ruins of a dynamited house n Athens

A tank gives cover to paratroopers as they probe the ruins of a dynamited house n Athens for mines. December 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: British troops remove dynamite from a sewer under the Hotel Grand Bretagne in Athens

British troops remove dynamite from a sewer under the Hotel Grand Bretagne in Athens. It was placed there by ELAS troops and was discovered by a patrol

Background imageGreece Collection: A company of paratroopers accompanied by a Sherman tank hunt snipers in Athens

A company of paratroopers accompanied by a Sherman tank hunt snipers in Athens. 16th December 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: Civilians in Athens moving through destroyed buildings during curfew hours. January 1945

Civilians in Athens moving through destroyed buildings during curfew hours. January 1945

Background imageGreece Collection: The task of the Greek police in Athens, who accompany the paratroopers on patrol

The task of the Greek police in Athens, who accompany the paratroopers on patrol, is to enter and search buildings on the north side of Euripidhou Street on " no mans land" when

Background imageGreece Collection: British and Imperial troops return from Greece. Mugs of tea awaited these men

British and Imperial troops return from Greece. Mugs of tea awaited these men on the broiling quayside, and it was gratefully received. May 1941

Background imageGreece Collection: British General Officer Commanding-In-Cheif, General Sir A

British General Officer Commanding-In-Cheif, General Sir A. Wavell, steps on to Greek soil. 15th November 1940

Background imageGreece Collection: British and Commonwealth troops assemble on the quayside at Alexandria after arriving

British and Commonwealth troops assemble on the quayside at Alexandria after arriving from Greece during the evacuation in May, 1941

Background imageGreece Collection: Anglo-Greek war council in Athens. From left to right: Major General M. D

Anglo-Greek war council in Athens. From left to right: Major General M. D
Anglo-Greek war council in Athens. From left to right: Major General M.D. Gambier-Parry, Chief British Liaison Officer in Greece, General Metaxas, Greek Prime Minister, King George of Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Gallant King George of Greece, seen in one of the last pictures to be made of him in

Gallant King George of Greece, seen in one of the last pictures to be made of him in Athens. He was speaking from a balcony at the Army headquarters to the people

Background imageGreece Collection: The Acropolis is the key bastion of one flank of the British positions in Athens

The Acropolis is the key bastion of one flank of the British positions in Athens. South west of this lies the Piraeus, still largely in ELAS hands. Pictured, an R.A.F. fighter on patrol over Athens

Background imageGreece Collection: Food supplies which were interrupted for a time in the early days of the fighting are

Food supplies which were interrupted for a time in the early days of the fighting are again being distributed. The first supplies for the people of Athens are bing unloaded by University students

Background imageGreece Collection: When mechanised material troops of the British army arrived on greek soil

When mechanised material troops of the British army arrived on greek soil, they received a very warm welcome from the local inhabitants

Background imageGreece Collection: RAF Officers with Italian troops on the island of Kos, Greece after the occupation of

RAF Officers with Italian troops on the island of Kos, Greece after the occupation of the islands in a carefully combined operation of Allied Army and Air Force units

Background imageGreece Collection: Street scene in Athens. A civilian in the streets of Athens is caught between two fires

Street scene in Athens. A civilian in the streets of Athens is caught between two fires during a sweep against ELAS positions

Background imageGreece Collection: A casualty from a minesweeper being lifted on board the British cruiser Orion from a

A casualty from a minesweeper being lifted on board the British cruiser Orion from a motor launch with brought him to the cruiser. November 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: Greek crowds welcome British troops, Piraeus, Greece. A combined British

Greek crowds welcome British troops, Piraeus, Greece. A combined British and Greek fleet is pouring troops ashore at Piraeus the post of Athens

Background imageGreece Collection: Men of RAF regiment arrive in Greece. Picture shows, unloading supplied of petrol from a

Men of RAF regiment arrive in Greece. Picture shows, unloading supplied of petrol from a landing craft. October 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: A letter addressed to a RAF Wing Commander by the people of a Greek village liberated by

A letter addressed to a RAF Wing Commander by the people of a Greek village liberated by the Allies. September 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: Liberation of Greece: The mayor of Patras, Vasiliso Roufes

Liberation of Greece: The mayor of Patras, Vasiliso Roufes, on horseback (bareheaded) shaking hands with a fellow parties on his return to Patra

Background imageGreece Collection: Leros: Enemy bombs falling on Leros Island during an attack

Leros: Enemy bombs falling on Leros Island during an attack. After several fierce days of fighting the enemy recaptured the island on November 16, 1943

Background imageGreece Collection: Bombs from Flying Fortresses of the Northwest African Airforces fall on the Sedes

Bombs from Flying Fortresses of the Northwest African Airforces fall on the Sedes Airfield, 8 miles south east of Salonika (now Thessaloniki), Greece. October 18, 1943

Background imageGreece Collection: Greek patriot fighter in Crete - April 28, 1944

Greek patriot fighter in Crete - April 28, 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: A British tank gives covering fire to a street patrol in Athens. 1944

A British tank gives covering fire to a street patrol in Athens. 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: Greek guerilla fighters who continue to oppose the enemy from the mountains of Crete

Greek guerilla fighters who continue to oppose the enemy from the mountains of Crete. They wear the traditional head-dress and boots of the islands fighters. January 1944

Background imageGreece Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attends a Christening in a private capacity as Godparent

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attends a Christening in a private capacity as Godparent to King Constantines daughter Theodora

Background imageGreece Collection: King Constantines daughter, Theodora, is Christened in Bayswater in the Greek

King Constantines daughter, Theodora, is Christened in Bayswater in the Greek Cathedral. There was then a reception at Claridges Hotel

Background imageGreece Collection: Scene in Athens on the day of the wedding of King Constantine II of Greece to Princess

Scene in Athens on the day of the wedding of King Constantine II of Greece to Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark. Athens, Greece. 18th September 1964

Background imageGreece Collection: Roger Moore on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece. 8th March 1978

Roger Moore on the set of Escape to Athena in Rhodes, Greece. 8th March 1978

Background imageGreece Collection: British troops of the Irish 10th Division seen here wearing gas masks in the trenches in

British troops of the Irish 10th Division seen here wearing gas masks in the trenches in the Struma River valley, close to Salonika. 1st August 1916

Background imageGreece Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece pictured here at his desk on 31st December 1922

Prince Andrew of Greece pictured here at his desk on 31st December 1922

Background imageGreece Collection: British troops in trenches on the British line in Salonika during World War

British troops in trenches on the British line in Salonika during World War I 1916

Background imageGreece Collection: British troops on the quayside at Salonika 1915 during World War I October

British troops on the quayside at Salonika 1915 during World War I October 1915

Background imageGreece Collection: Allies ammunition supply depot near Salonika 1916 during World War One

Allies ammunition supply depot near Salonika 1916 during World War One

Background imageGreece Collection: Emma Thompson Actress with Co-Star Kenneth Branagh in Athens Greece to film

Emma Thompson Actress with Co-Star Kenneth Branagh in Athens Greece to film TV series " Fortunes of War" October 1987 Dbase MSI



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