CORFU INCIDENT


Meaning of CORFU INCIDENT in English

(1923) Brief occupation of the Greek island of Corfu by Italian forces.

In August 1923 Italians forming part of an international boundary delegation were murdered on Greek soil, leading League of Nations , the Italians were ordered to evacuate but Greece was forced to pay Italy an indemnity.

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