Battle of Elaia–Kalamas (1940 AD)

Battle of Elaia–Kalamas took place in 1940 AD during Greco-Italian War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-11-08
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Greco-Italian War
• Commanders (A): Carlo Rossi, Licurgo Zannini, Giovanni Magli
• Commanders (B): Charalambos Katsimitros, Nikolaos Lioumbas, Dimitrios Giatzis, Georgios Dres
• Casualties: approx. 28 October – 5 November: 160 killed 41 missing 561 wounded1–5 November: 59 killed 208 wounded
• Outcome: Greek victory
• Coordinates: 39.587°, 20.142°

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