About Ioannis Zisis
Lived 1881 – 1941 (aged 59–60). Ioannis Zisis was a Greek military personnel.
Ioannis Zisis (, 1881–1941) was a Hellenic Army General during World War II.
He was born in village Makri, near to Makrakomi, Fthiotida.
Prior to and during the German invasion of Greece, Major General Zisis was commander of the Evros Brigade (Ταξιαρχία Έβρου) deployed in Western Thrace and consisting of 2,100 men. In the Battle of Metaxas Line (April 6–9, 1941), the numerically and technically superior German Army invaded Greece from the Bulgarian border. However, the Greek fortifications at Nymfaia, near Komotini were able to provide a two-day resistance against enemy attacks.
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Who was Ioannis Zisis?
Greek general
When was Ioannis Zisis born?
Ioannis Zisis was born in 1881 in Makri.
When did Ioannis Zisis die?
Ioannis Zisis died on 9 April 1941 in Turkey.
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Ioannis Zisis was a military personnel.
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Ioannis Zisis was Greek.
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