List of Important ELAS Battles
ELAS fought against the occupation forces in many battles, which include:
- The battle of Ryka (40 Italians killed)
- The battle of Mikro Horio (70 Italians killed)
- The battle of Gorgopotamos
- The battle of Fardykambos
- The battle of Saradaporo (99 Germans killed)
- The battle of Porta (many Italians killed)
- The capture of Kastoria
- The capture of Elefsina military airport
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