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Did one in 10 Greeks die in World War Two?

Did one in 10 Greeks die in World War Two?

Update: 2024-12-071
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When World War Two came to Greece, a period of terrible human suffering followed. There was a brutal battle with Italian and then Nazi forces, followed by an occupation in which thousands were executed and a terrible famine swept the nation.

There’s an often repeated number that appears to capture the brutality of this time – that 10% of the Greek population died during the war.

We investigate where this statistic comes from and whether it is true.

Presenter: Charlotte McDonald
Producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Sound mix: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon

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Did one in 10 Greeks die in World War Two?

Did one in 10 Greeks die in World War Two?

BBC Radio 4