In one of the 1938 issues of the Freude und Arbeit magazine, there’s a spread about General Metaxas, whom the magazine calls “Greece’s national leader and his achievements. Here’s the full transcripted text: “Athens, April 1940 The people of Greece […]
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The influence of pagan elements in the Metaxas regime, though not as pronounced as in some other European fascist movements, was subtly present, particularly in the regime’s use of symbolism, references to ancient Greece, and its efforts to connect modern […]
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After the last post about the top 10 achievements of the Metaxas government, time to counter-balance that with an article with the 10 most important downsides of the 4th of August Regime: 1. Abolition of Democracy One of the most […]
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The government of Ioannis Metaxas, ruling Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941, is often remembered for its conservative ideology, yet it implemented notable reforms and policies. The regime, known as the “4th of August Regime,” was a quasi-fascist dictatorship, resembling […]
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There are several theories suggesting that Ioannis Metaxas may have been murdered rather than dying of natural causes, as the official record states. These theories, while not widely accepted by mainstream historians, arise from the circumstances surrounding his death in […]
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The Metaxas regime in Greece (1936-1941) placed a strong emphasis on athletics and sports, viewing them as essential tools for shaping the character and strength of the nation. Sports were not only seen as a means of improving physical fitness […]
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After Metaxas’ death in late January 1941, the former Alexandros Koryzis, Governor of the National Bank of Greece and a former Minister of Social Welfare in the 4th of August’s cabinet, was sworn as Metaxas’ successor. He pledged himself to […]
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Many people tend to think that the 4th of August regime ended with Ioannis Metaxas’ death in late January 1941. It can be understood, since Metaxas was the obvious strongman in the dictatorship, but it’s not historically true. The regime […]
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One usual debate about the Fourth of August regime is whether it was a fascist regime. In rough numbers, about one third of historians consider it ‘fascist’, while the other two thirds consider it ‘authoritarian’, ‘quasi-fascist’, ‘radical conservative’ and so […]
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The Labour Battalions (Greek: Τάγματα Εργασίας, Tagmata Ergasias) was a short-lived paramilitary organization manned by unemployed Greeks during the quasi-fascist 4th of August regime in Greece (1936-1941). It was created as the initiative of Kostas Kotzias, the deputy minister of […]
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