The Archive · 1941

Victory Lauded

London, Mar, 21, "The latest Greek Victory in Albania—even though it may only. lord a respite—now proves 10 have been more complete than it appeared to be at frst," declares "The Times" editorial, which adds that it fully deserves' the laudatory order of the day given by King George of Greece Jand the message of warm congratulation sent to Athens by Mr. Eden, "The Times" proceeds to pay a warm tribute to the bravery. and determination of the Greek troops in the face of the recent Italian offend sive, and adds: man and Italian moves had, in facts the purpose of simultaneously posing of Yugoslavia effective or potential enemies and has sadly. miscarried, "Attacks may be launched at any moment from the North and West but Every Success beets confidence inthe "Allies, and the Greeks most certainly" have shown again. as King George proudly claimed. that "the blood of the fighters fof Marathon and Themopylad still ows in their veins 25,000 Casualties was stated today by authori tative commentators that the Halians are estimated to have suitored 25,000 casualties, Whole Italian dlivtsions have been completely: mangled.

An exchange of prisoners who are 100 badly wounded to fight recently: ook place between Italy and Greece, The Athens communique states that 289 Italians have been sent back, and that 11 Greeks have returned to

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