Monument Drama Uprising and Bulgarian Occupation

The Drama uprising was an uprising of the population of the northern Greek city of Drama and the surrounding villages on 28–29 September 1941 against the oppressive Bulgarian occupation regime. The revolt lacked organization or military resources and was swiftly suppressed by the Bulgarian Army with massive reprisals. The revolt had guidance from the Communist Party of Greece (KKE).

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• Text: TracesOfWar
• Photos: Stefan van History Hustle [YouTube]