Alexander invaded Asia in 334 BC with an army of 37,000 and a fleet of almost two hundred Greek ships. He needed a quick victory. He had sufficient funds for only a brief campaign. Moreover, his friends did not control the government and the army. read more
Colonel Nairne, the British military attaché in Athens, visited Smyrna in early June and was impressed by the efficiency, organisation and morale of the Greek army. In July the Greek army launched its summer offensive and had initial success in capturing the towns of Eskishehir, Afion Karahissar and Kutahia. read more
Koliopoulos, who maintains close links to the military, says that while the government cuts impacted on the armed forces’ morale, the biggest problem is the armed forces ability to acquire fuel. Turkey knows that if it keeps crossing into Greek airspace and entering Greek territorial waters, Greece has to respond. read more