II Army Corps (Greece)
The II Army Corps (Greek: Β' Σώμα Στρατού, abbr. Β' ΣΣ) was an army corps of the Hellenic Army. Established in 1913, it took part in all subsequent wars of Greece. Since 1998 the corps functioned as a strategic reserve force, and comprised the Army's special forces and army aviation units, as well as mechanized infantry. It was disbanded on 29 November 2013.
| II Army Corps | |
|---|---|
| Β' Σώμα Στρατού | |
Formation flag of the II Army Corps | |
| Active | 1913–1941, 1946–2013 |
| Country | Greece |
| Branch | Hellenic Army |
| Part of | Army of Asia Minor, First Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Veroia |
| Motto(s) | "Either With It or On It" |
| Engagements | Macedonian front, Asia Minor Campaign, Greco-Italian War, Greek Civil War, Korean War |
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