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Their uniform, the most widely recognisable Greek military dress, is derived from the dress of the klephts and the fighters of the Greek War of Independence. The modern Greek Army has a history of almost 200 years, during which it has undergone dramatic changes and been involved in some of the major conflicts on the European continent. The ...
Evzones are known for their distinctive uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts [1] who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their distinctive dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier, especially among foreigners.
Field and service uniforms of the Greek Army, 1914. Parade uniforms of the Greek Army, 1914. Greek infantry preparing to launch an attack at the Battle of Bizani (1913) Greek artillery gun at the Macedonian front during WWI Greek infantry marches through the steppe during the Greco-Turkish War (1919–22) Unit of the Greek Army during the ...
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Change of the guard at the Old Royal Palace, early 20th century. The Presidential Guard is a purely ceremonial unit, charged with providing permanent ceremonial guard detachments of two Evzones each for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the entrance to the Presidential Mansion, and one Evzone for its own barracks, the Georgios Tzavellas Camp, situated directly in front of the Presidential ...
A military uniform is a standardised dress worn by members of the armed forces and paramilitaries of various nations.. Military dress and styles have gone through significant changes over the centuries, from colourful and elaborate, ornamented clothing until the 19th century, to utilitarian camouflage uniforms for field and battle purposes from World War I (1914–1918) on.
It looks at the history of Greek immigration to other countries and is based on the testimonies of political and economic refugees. Directed by Panos Panagos. Oikologia Kai Diatrofi – documentary series about the environment and nutrition, informing viewers about ecological matters such as climate change, energy and alternative tourism.
According to NATO sources in 2008, Greece spent 2.8% of GDP on its military, which translated to about €6.9 billion (US$9.3 billion). [6] In 2008, Greece was the largest importer of conventional weapons in Europe and its military spending was the highest in the European Union relative to the country's GDP, reaching twice the European average ...