History of Europe

October 28, 1940:History comes alive again at the War Museum-Revival

On the 27th and 28th of October at the Athens War Museum, as part of the celebrations for the glorious anniversary of NO, events will be held where the Association for the Preservation of Historic Vehicles, the 1940 SS Revival Group and the Khaki Revivalist Group will be the protagonists. Depot

The events will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and, among other things, exhibits, dioramas, and vehicles will be presented in the outdoor spaces.


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