Gorge of Këlcyrë

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The Këlcyrë Gorge (Albanian : Gryka e Këlcyrës) is a gorge in southern Albania created by the river Vjosë, near the town of Këlcyrë.

After the capture of Kleisoura Pass, Greco-Italian War, Battle of Greece, 10/01/1941 Kleisoura.Italiko.tank.jpg
After the capture of Kleisoura Pass, Greco-Italian War, Battle of Greece, 10/01/1941

The gorge became famous during the Capture of Klisura Pass battle during the Greco-Italian War in World War II. [1] A Greek military cemetery for the fallen Greek soldiers is located within the pass. [2]

View of the Kelcyre Gorge Today. Kelcyre Gorge, Albania - panoramio (2).jpg
View of the Këlcyrë Gorge Today.

See also

References

  1. Albania in Occupation and War: From Fascism to Communism 1940–1945 By Owen Pearson page 80
  2. "Αρχίζει η εκταφή των Ελλήνων στρατιωτών πεσόντων στα βουνά της Αλβανίας". 21 January 2018.

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