The Liberation of Lesvos in 1912 constitutes an event of major importance for the history of the Hellenic Nation, which marks the liberation from Ottoman rule and the reconnection of the island with the rest of Greece. After being informed regarding the liberation of other areas in Greece, the inhabitants of the island sent a committee to Moudros, Limnos, where the Greek fleet was located under the command of Chief Pavlos Koundouriotis, and requested immediate aid for the liberation of Lesvos. After communicating with the government, the Chief responded to their request. On 8 November 1912, the fleet landed on the island, and after negotiations regarding the retreat of Ottoman troops, raised the Greek flag on the island’s Headquarters at 14:00. The opposing forces did not retreat and mustered in the interior of the island (Filia village). After numerous conflicts between Ottoman and Greek Forces, the Treaty for the surrender of the island was signed on 8 December 1912. This way, the case of the liberation of Lesvos was officially concluded, which was not only a strategic military victory, but also an important moment for the Hellenic national resurrection as regards the establishment of Greek presence in the Aegean.
#ΕλληνικόςΣτρατός, #HellenicArmy
