Giannis Athanasiou
Giannis Athanasiou, known by his nickname 'Misinis Ioannis', was a Greek military officer who participated in a covert mission to Cyprus in 1967 during a period of intercommunal conflict. He recalls his experiences during the 'Operation Gronthos', which aimed to strengthen Greek positions against Turkish Cypriot forces, and he discusses the political ramifications following the mission.
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Giannis Athanasiou, one of the soldiers from the 1967 mission, speaks about the unknown mission in Cyprus and the battle in the villages of Kofinou and Agios Theodoros.
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