Eleftherios Venizelos, Quoted in Chester, S. M. (1921). Life of Venizelos, with a letter from His Excellency M. Venizelos. London: Constable. p. 159
• A message sent to the General Staff during the First Balkan War, to insure that the Greek army will capture Thessaloniki at all costs.
• A message sent to the General Staff during the First Balkan War, to insure that the Greek army will capture Thessaloniki at all costs.
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Salonique à tout prix!
— Eleftherios Venizelos on Thessaloniki
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• A message sent to the General Staff during the First Balkan War, to insure that the Greek army will capture Thessaloniki at all costs." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Eleftherios Venizelos
Elefthérios Kyriákou Venizélos (23 August 1864 – 18 March 1936) was a Greek politician. He was Prime Minister of Greece during 1910-15, 1917-20 and 1928-32.
About Eleftherios Venizelos
Elefthérios Kyriákou Venizélos (23 August 1864 – 18 March 1936) was a Greek politician. He was Prime Minister of Greece during 1910-15, 1917-20 and 1928-32.
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