The 1944 Greek naval mutiny was a mutiny amongst ships of the Royal Hellenic Navy which began in April 1944 concerning the composition of the Greek government-in-exile, in support of the National Liberation Front (EAM). Petros Voulgaris was called from retirement and appointed Vice-Admiral to quell the revolt.
The revolt began in Alexandria.[1] Sailors Revolutionary Commissions were formed both on ships and the naval shore establishments on 4 April 1944.[2]
Ships involved[]
- Greek corvette Apostolis
- Greek corvette Sachtouris
- Greek destroyer Kriti
- Greek destroyer Ierax
- Greek destroyer Pindos
References[]
- ↑ C. Jones, Mark (1 January 2002). "Misunderstood and Forgotten: The Greek Naval Mutiny of April 1944". pp. 367–397. Digital object identifier:10.1353/mgs.2002.0026. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236771473_Misunderstood_and_Forgotten_The_Greek_Naval_Mutiny_of_April_1944. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ↑ Grigorios Mezeviris. "theitalianattack". http://www.mezeviris.gr/mutiny.html. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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