National Organization of Crete
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The National Organization of Crete (Greek: Εθνική Οργάνωση Κρήτης, Ethnikí Orgánosi Krítis (EOK)) was a resistance organization established in the island of Crete with the cooperation and encouragement of British Intelligence during the Axis occupation of Greece in World War II.
Quick Facts National Organization of CreteΕθνική Οργάνωση Κρήτης Ethnikí Orgánosi Krítis, Leaders ...
National Organization of Crete Εθνική Οργάνωση Κρήτης Ethnikí Orgánosi Krítis | |
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Leaders | Andreas Papadakis Nikolaos Skoulas |
Dates of operation | 1943-1944 |
Headquarters | Chania |
Active regions | Crete |
Ideology | Greek nationalism Venizelism Antifascism Anticommunism |
Allies | EDES EKKA PEAN SOE Greek government in exile |
Opponents | German Army Greek collaborationist government Security Battalions EAM-ELAS |
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