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Greece had strong economic ties with both Italy and Germany, and parts of it's elites were strongly pro German. Moreover British blockade hurt business in Greece, turning the public support away from supporting it. What if Benny decided that he had enough rocks, goats, and bandits in Albania, and in his magnanimous way decide to settle the border issues in Greece favour? He not only avoids biggest blunder in Italian history, but also saves some of the resources Italy lost over Epirus for other fronts.
Which scenario sounds most reasonable*??
a) Greece stays "friendly neutral". They provide a way through continental blockade allowing some of the strategic resources to pass, which helps Axis somewhat. Most of the "warfare" is made by spies, diplomats, and border guards. In 1942 they send a token regiment or two to fight commies in Russia.
b) Greece officially declares war on UK. They allow their allies to build air bases on their territory. Axis gains air superiority over eastern med and largely cuts off Malta, but loses a).
c) UK pre-empts scenario b) and invades Crete, or even pulls Mers al Kebir on Athens?
Which scenario sounds most reasonable*??
a) Greece stays "friendly neutral". They provide a way through continental blockade allowing some of the strategic resources to pass, which helps Axis somewhat. Most of the "warfare" is made by spies, diplomats, and border guards. In 1942 they send a token regiment or two to fight commies in Russia.
b) Greece officially declares war on UK. They allow their allies to build air bases on their territory. Axis gains air superiority over eastern med and largely cuts off Malta, but loses a).
c) UK pre-empts scenario b) and invades Crete, or even pulls Mers al Kebir on Athens?