Comments on: OXI Day: How the Greeks Helped End World War II

By: Les

Les — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:23:55 +0000

Thanks John for being a proud Greek like me.

My grandfather fought the Italians and Germans in WWII being called up 4 times to fight. he recently died here in Melbourne, Australia aged 96. He rarely spoke about it!

All I can say is, Zito i Ellatha! Zito! Our history, heroics and achievements speak for themselves. No words need to be spoken.

By: Dyann Haritatos Nashton

Dyann Haritatos Nashton — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:47:58 +0000

I recently found an old newspaper photo of my Greek grandfather in the local newspaper when he received word of the safety of his family following the war. I would like to write an updated article for the same newspaper. Do you have the names of anyone I might interview. I am especially interested in the conditions on the Ionian Islands. Many thanks!

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:00:55 +0000

Thank you for reminding me why i have to be proud that im Greek.We did everything we could back then with little we had.Unfortunately our joy didnt last after the end of ww2 (civil war).

By: Peppy Kathiyurani

Peppy Kathiyurani — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:37:33 +0000

thank you for sharing this part of European History with me. Our country, Hellas, that time, honored the purpose of life with the words OXI and AERA.
OXI was a big full of strenght NO to be conquered and AERA was the need of AIR to breathe freely.
No matter what happens, I will never stop feeling proud of my roots.

By: Dimitrios Tsouros

Dimitrios Tsouros — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:48:47 +0000

Thank you for reminding everyone of the 2nd world facts that many Nations have forgotten but History cannot but record the facts. On the coming 28th day of October it is an oportunity for the German Nation to settle its overdue reparations to the Greek Nations who fought so bravely to save the world and in deed Germany from his Tyron.
I am one of those alive of the second world War and shall not rest until jutice prevails and Germany settles its debts to the GREEK NATION.
THANK YOU

By: jwh123

jwh123 — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:30:22 +0000

Apologies. I should say to the American government (because I can’t believe this is the will of the majority of Americans) over its handling of the Wikileaks cables and their bullying of another Australian citizen.

By: jwh

jwh — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:27:54 +0000

time to say OXI to the Americans

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‘OHI’ DAY PARADE « Do you have the sauce? — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:12:23 +0000

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By: strat Zaloumes

strat Zaloumes — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:41:52 +0000

Having gone to Greece after the war I ssaw oxi written o0n all the mountain sides of Greece as we drove through. Found out later that I had an uncle who fou8ght during that time ans had a sign of cutting off the ear of the Italian and German soilders that they attack. Spent some time hearing the stories before he died years after the war. It is good to have such a record so well done so that future generations can feel the pride that we older patriots do. yasoo.

By: Yiorgos Stamatopoulos

Yiorgos Stamatopoulos — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:52:49 +0000

Whenever I am fortunate enough to be exposed to the titnanic struggles & relentless courage in the face of insurmountable odds of the Goliath sized adversary encountered by Greece during the advent of WWII & how this diminutive yet resilient nation would not bow to its might …….. fills me with pride & tears of deep respect for my ancestral heritage. When my father used to mention that Greece played a pivotal role in winning the war for the allies, I would laugh out of sheer ignorance. However, reading quotes from Churchill, Stalin, Roosevelt, De Gaul & even Hitler himself, glorifying the bravery & revering the staunch patriotism of Greeces’ fearless resolute stand in WWII swells my heart & drowns my eyes. Thanks for reminding me of the strenght & honour my Hellenic roots.

By: Kaitlin Beckman

Kaitlin Beckman — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:15:22 +0000

Cheer up. It WILL get better.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:30:17 +0000

Konstantine,
I was drifted onto John’s blog and was astonished that a Greek living abroad put so much energy and empathy into depicting the Greek contribution to ending the II world war.
Then, in the comments I noticed your last name. Do you or your parents originate from
Tripolis in Peloponese? Your last name reminds me of the name of a cousin from Tripolis, the late Father Christos Tzimouris. If you see this blog I would appreciate that you let me know at mari_232@hotmail.com
REgards,
Catherine, Athens, Greece

By: Eleni

Eleni — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:26:13 +0000

Thank you for this important reminder! En Touto nika!

By: Konstantinos Tsimouris

Konstantinos Tsimouris — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:57:47 +0000

I have to say I am proud to be receiving your newsletter almost every single day, cause you are a proud Greek and I think everyone here knows it by now…

Kudos on the post and the detail you’ve put into it!!!
I’m glad that more than thousands of people will know more about this great day for our beloved and heroic country through you from today on…

Keep it up John,

Regards,
Konstantinos

By: Deborah Shevaun

Deborah Shevaun — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:35:46 +0000

I have to admit I am not a huge history person; as a matter of fact I avoid reading about it. However the information that you wrote about the Greco-Italian War was very interesting. Thanks for sharing