Battle of Metaxades

When

15 May 1949 – 20 May 1949

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

41.42° N, 26.23° E

Description

1949 battle

Placed at the town its title names, Metaxades.

1949 battle

The Battle of Metaxades was a part of the Greek Civil War and took place in the village of Metaxades, Evros from 15 to 20 May 1949, between the Greek Army and the Democratic Army of Greece in the area between the two hills of the village. This battle was the last attempt of the Democratic Army to operate outside the fortified groups in Grammos and Vitsi.

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