THE ITALIAN INVASION OF GREECE, OCTOBER 1940-APRIL 1941 (HU 76031) … forced Italy to start defensive actions. To prevent Greece from supporting the English actions in the eastern Mediterranean, Italian troops crossed the Greek border. They were welcomed by Albanians who live on Greek territory. Here, Italian cavalry are seen crossing a bridge. Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205216912

Second World War Conversations: The Italian Factor, The Mediterranean Turning Point