What if Italy had not invaded Greece?

Without Italian failed invasion of Greece the Brit’s would not have gotten Bomber bases in Greece. By the same token, without the said bombers threatening Ploesti Oil Fields , Hitler wouldn’t have cared for Med either. So he’d have had 680,000 men, 1,200 tanks, 700 aircraft free in April 1941.

Why did Italy attack Greece in ww2?

Mussolini wanted to believe that they were on an equal footing. However, Hitler launched several campaigns without first informing him. Since England supported Greece, Mussolini believed that the British controlled these ports. If he were to attack and then occupy Greece, Italy would have control of these ports.

Why was Italy so weak in WW2?

The Italian military was weakened by military conquests in Ethiopia, Spain and Albania before World War II. Their equipment, weapons and leadership were inadequate which caused their numerous defeats. The unpopularity of the war and lack of Italian military success resulted in Mussolini’s fall from power in July 1943.

How long did the Italian invasion of Greece last?

The Greco – Italian War, as Italy’s invasion of Greece is now referred to as, took place on October 28, 1940 and lasted until April 23, 1941. In Mussolini’s mind, the invasion should have taken two weeks, at the most.

Where did the Greco-Italian War take place?

The Greco-Italian War (Italo-Greek War, Italian Campaign in Greece; in Greece: War of ’40 and Epic of ’40) took place between the Kingdoms of Italy and Greece from 28 October 1940 to 23 April 1941. This local war began the Balkans Campaign of World War II between the Axis powers and the Allies.

What was the military history of Greece during World War II?

The military history of Greece during World War II began on 28 October 1940, when the Italian Army invaded from Albania, beginning the Greco-Italian War. The Greek Army was able to halt the invasion temporarily and was able to push the Italians back into Albania. The Greek successes forced Nazi Germany to intervene.

What was the result of the Italian Spring Offensive in Greece?

In March, the Italians conducted the unsuccessful Spring Offensive. At this point, losses were mutually costly, but the Greeks had far less ability than the Italians to replenish their losses in both men and materiel, and they were dangerously low on ammunition and other supplies.