Greece enters the war on the defensive, with Italy knocking first and Germany behind. This guide focuses on making the most of the mountainous terrain and morale, just like the real Greece did when it stopped the first Italian invasion.
Starting Point
With a small industry, you won't outmatch Italy or Germany in equipment. Your real advantage is the mountainous terrain in the north, which greatly reduces the combat width available to the attacker and favors a well-entrenched defender.
Recommended Route
- Fortification and border-defense focuses as soon as possible, taking advantage of the initial peace window.
- Seek British support through diplomacy — historically it was key to holding the front.
- Design mountain infantry divisions instead of trying to match Italy in armor.
- Have a fallback plan toward Crete or other islands if the mainland front ends up collapsing.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is spreading your defense across too wide a front instead of concentrating it on the mountainous terrain that works in your favor. The second is not seeking outside support in time, hoping to resist completely alone against two Axis powers.
Next Steps
This guide will expand with a breakdown of alpine defense and island resistance options. Also check out the Italy guide to see the same conflict from the other side.