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Battle of Thermopylae
1941 • Mittelgriechenl.

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Bau einer Behelfsbrücke über den Sperchios, 5. Pz, Div. 23.04.41, Griechenland, 5 km südl. Lamia
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Historical Overview
The Battle of Thermopylae, on 24–25 April 1941, was part of the German invasion of Greece during World War II.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Army
- Commander: F. Schörner
- Strength: 2 Divisionen
- Casualties: gering
Commonwealth
- Commander: B. Freyberg
- Strength: 15000
- Casualties: ca. 150
Strategic Context
Delaying the advance on Athens.
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