18th Infantry Division (Greece)
The 18th Infantry Division (Greek: XVII Μεραρχία Πεζικού, XVIII ΜΠ; XVIII Merarchia Pezikou, XVIII MP) was an infantry division of the Hellenic Army that fought in the Battle of the Metaxas Line.
| 18th Infantry Division XVIII Μεραρχία Πεζικού (XVIII ΜΠ) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1941 |
| Country | Kingdom of Greece |
| Branch | Hellenic Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | Battle of the Metaxas Line |
The division was formed in December 1940, under Major General Leonidas Stergiopoulos. It was subordinated to the Eastern Macedonia Army Section (TSAM) and faced the German attack on 6 April 1941 in the area of Mount Beles. The division was unable to halt the German attack, which outflanked TSAM and led to its surrender on 9 April.
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