1.5 Greek Civil War Flashcards
1
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Context of the Civil War
A
- USSR and USA regarded each other as a threat to national security
- Triggered a change in the US policy
- USSR agreed Greece should remain within the Western sphere of influence after the war (influenced by percentages agreement)
- However, when Greece was liberated, a civil war broke out - between Greek monarchists and Greek communists.
- Britain had been providing aid to the anti-communist forces in Greece but in Feb 1947 it announced that this was no longer and appealed to the USA to assume the financial benefits.
2
Q
Who was involved?
A
Greek communists and Greek monarchists
3
Q
Causes of the War
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- Axis took power in 1941 but lacked legitimacy in government
- Gov in exile in Egypt
- British forced a cease fire/truce but they had an advantage in supplies and didn’t last for land
4
Q
EAM-ELAS
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Communists
5
Q
Greece during the Cold War prior to Civil War
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- Percentages Agreement Oct 1944
- German troops evacuated Greece, and British troops entered the country to aid liberation
6
Q
When did ELAS take control in the majority of the country?
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1944
7
Q
What did Truman provide to Greece and Turkey?
A
Truman saw Greece becoming communist and decided to give money to both Greece and Turkey also due to UK not being able to aid Greece
- $400 million of military assist and economic rewards
8
Q
What were the outcomes of the Greek Civil War?
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- Truman Doctrine
- Marshall Aid
- US getting involved in democracy in Europe
Domino Theory (first step of containment) - - Wanting to stop spread of communism into the Middle East
- Split in communism - Tito vs Stalin
9
Q
EDES
A
Nationalist Group which supported by Allies
10
Q
What happened with Tito and Greek Communists?
A
Some Greek communists wanted to be violent so supported Tito - 200,000 demonstraters marched and clashed with Britain leading to fighting
