Cold War Conflict: American Intervention in Greece

Abstract

The decade of 1940 to 1949 in Greece was perhaps the most tragic period in the history of that nation. Occupied by the Axis powers from 1941 to 1944, it suffered greatly at their hands. Immediately following the liberation of Greece, the country was thrown into a brutal civil war that further contributed to its destruction, but this time at the hands of the Greeks themselves. It was this dark period that would so profoundly influence Greece over the next 40 years. Additionally, this period was characterized by an important shift in Mediterranean hegemony, and a realignment of foreign policy objectives for most democratic powers, most notably the United States. Via the Truman Doctrine, American presence in Greece became a reality, giving Great Britain the opportunity to abruptly exit the stage. It was indeed a turning point.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274662

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  • Paul T. Calbos

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  • Indiana University Bloomington

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