Greek Civil War, 1946-49, Was First Venue for Cold War Between Communists and the West

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Students in British GCSE and A-Level classes learn about the Greek Civil War. This battle first saw British troops fighting alongside Nazi sympathizers before the US had to intervene after Britain had no money left.

The Cold War
Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video on the Greek Civil War of 1946-1949, as the communists and democrats clashed for dominance after World War II, supported by the US and UK on one side and the USSR on the other. This war was the first “hot” conflict of the Cold War era



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