Even though the Greek army had taken down the Italian divisions with their grandiose names - "Wolves of Tuscany", "Centaur" and other similar titles - the heavily armored divisions of the Germans, who came to salvage what remained of the Duce's prestige, could not be stopped despite the heroism and bravery displayed by the Greek soldiers. That is why they retreated. Thus, the country found itself under German occupation.

Many patriots joined resistance groups. Some operated high in the mountains, while others worked in the cities.

Alkis did the same. And how could he do otherwise, when just a little while ago he had gone to enlist as a volunteer to fight?