The Nazi's Last Victory - Battle of Leros

The Dodecanese are a group of over 160 islands between the southeastern Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean that don't even total 1,100 square miles. And yet, this was the location of the last great battle in which the Nazis beat the Allies during World War II. The archipelago was one of the most coveted strategic points for both sides, and the Greek island Leros took the bulk of the conflict. After Italy surrendered in September of 1943, the British sent reinforcements to support the Italian troops stationed in Greece, but the incessant German attacks that followed proved too much for the Allied forces. The Battle of Leros would end up becoming the central event of the Dodecanese campaign, and gave the Germans one last victory. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -