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PAPAGOS ALEXANDROS: (1883-1955) Greek Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Greek Armed Forces 1940-41 during World War II and later Prime Minister of Greece 1952-55. Book signed and inscribed, being a rare signed edition of The Battle of Greece 1940-1941, First English edition published by The J. M. Scazikis 'Alpha' Editions, Athens, 1949, and translated by Pat Eliascos from the original Greek text written between 1943-45 and published in 1945. Bound in the original stiffened paper wrappers and with two fold-out maps and several black and white plate illustrations. Signed by Papagos in fountain pen ink to the half title page, 'With the compliments of the author, A Papagos'. Also bearing the ownership signature of Guy D. Hadley to the front free endpaper and dated Athens, 22nd July 1949 in his hand. With a further pencil annotation to the head of the front cover. Some light age wear, otherwise VG
Guy Hadley was employed by the BBC as a foreign correspondent.