The Italian Government has repeatedly noted that, during the course of the present war, the Greek Government has adopted and maintained a position which goes not only against the smooth and peaceful... Alors, c'est la guerre. (Ioannis Metaxas)

The Italian Government has repeatedly noted that, during the course of the present war, the Greek Government has adopted and maintained a position which goes not only against the smooth and peaceful... Alors, c'est la guerre.

Ioannis Metaxas

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