Capture of Konitsa (1940)

Capture of Konitsa
Part of Greco-Italian War

Failed Italian invasion of Greece and temporary occupation of Konitsa by Italy
Date1 November 1940
Location
Konitsa, Kingdom of Greece
Result Italian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Italy Kingdom of Greece
Commanders and leaders
Pietro Badoglio Konstantinos Davakis
Units involved
23rd Infantry Division
51st Infantry Division
131st Armoured Division		 8th Infantry Division
Strength
140 Italians; 25 Albanian Muslims

Capture of Konitsa was fought during the initial phase of the Greco-Italian War. The Italians successfully captured the city of Konitsa in Greece. It was under Italian occupation untill 9 November 1940.

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