Greek Guerrillas in the Mountains of Crete
British paratroops, flown to Greece by C-47 transport planes of the 12th U.S. Air Force Troop Carrier Command, drop near Athens on 15/10/1944
Anti-aircraft shells trace a pattern across the night sky
When mechanised material and troops of British Forces arrive on Greek soil they received a very warm welcome.
Greek refugees, who arrived in the Middle East after a long journey of escape from their native land, were met by Australian troops. Food and a helping hand were given to the party, who for the most part comprise of women and children.
Men of the A.I.F. have disembarked at Piraeus, Greece. They are watched by the sailors of a British warship that brought them.
Men of the A.I.F., after months in the desert, embarked from an Egyptian seaport, wore lifebelts on their transport in the hazardous Mediterranean voyage, and arrive in Greece in time to see some of the sights before heroically carry on the traditions of the Anzac beside troops from the mother country.
Scots and Greeks make merry in Athens during a visit of five men of the Highland Light Infantry to the barracks of the kilted Evzones, Palace Guard. 22/10/1946
When mechanised material and troops of British Forces arrive on Greek soil they received a very warm welcome.
An Australian Convoy passing through a war-scarred Greek village.
Australian troops trained in mechanised warfare had to adapt themselves to the handling of mules and donkeys on mountain tracks.
Australian and Greek Soldiers in a cafe in Athens
The Evacuation of Greece - Australian nurses evacuated from Greece have refreshments on the quayside.
A chat with Greek Civilians
