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Today in World War II History—April 18, 1941

Saturday, April 18, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
“The Retreat of the British Armoured Brigade in Greece, 1941” by H. Johns (Imperial War Museum: Art.IWM ART LD 3353)

“The Retreat of the British Armoured Brigade in Greece, 1941” by H. Johns (Imperial War Museum: Art.IWM ART LD 3353)

85 Years Ago—Apr. 18, 1941: As the Germans advance in Greece, Prime Minister Alexandros Koryzis commits suicide; King George II assumes leadership.

British & Indian troops land in Basra, Iraq, to counteract the new pro-Axis government.

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