11th Infantry Regiment (Greece)

11th Infantry Regiment "Argyrocastro" 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού "Αργυρόκαστρο" (11ο ΣΠ) 300 1897–1941, 1945–present Greece 20px Hellenic Army Recruit training center Training of new conscripts Battalion 4th Infantry Division Tripoli, Peloponnese Lieutenant General Alexandros Chatzialexandris (as of January 2025) Saint George (Άγιος Γεώργιος) Greco-Turkish War (1897) First Balkan War Second Balkan War Asia Minor Campaign Greco-Italian War * 9 March (founding commemoration)Kalimera Arkadia, “120 χρόνια ... 9 Μαρτίου”, ... 23 April (Saint George)Arcadia Portal, “Εορτάζει ο Άγιος Γεώργιος ...”, ... 24 August (Saint Cosmas of Aetolia)Arcadia Portal, “Ο εορτασμός του Αγίου Κοσμά ...”, ... Commander’s Cross of the Cross of Valour The 11th Infantry Regiment (el 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού "Αργυρόκαστρο", 11ο ΣΠ) is a historic infantry regiment of the Hellenic Army. Established in March 1897, the regiment has participated in major Greek military campaigns, including the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, the Balkan Wars, the Asia Minor Campaign, and the Greco-Italian War. For its service during the Asia Minor Campaign, the regiment was awarded the Commander’s Cross of the Cross of Valour, the highest Greek military decoration for bravery.2016-05-19 Το 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού μέσα στον χρόνο (pics) https://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/11o-syntagma-pezikoy-mesa-ston-hrono-pics https://web.archive.org/web/20241204143423/https://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/11o-syntagma-pezikoy-mesa-ston-hrono-pics 2024-12-04 2025-11-16 Arcadia Portal el-GRΖορμπαλάς Σταύρος 2025-11-07 Πασοκ - Κιναλ Αρκαδίας: Όχι στη νέα υποβάθμιση του 11ου Συντάγματος Πεζικού Τρίπολης https://www.ertnews.gr/perifereiakoi-stathmoi/tripoli/pasok-kinal-arkadias-oxi-sti-nea-ypovathmisi-tou-11ou-syntagmatos-pezikou-tripolis/ 2025-11-16 ertnews.gr el The regiment was disbanded following the German invasion of Greece in 1941 and reconstituted in 1945 as a recruit training center. Since 1965, it has been based in Tripoli, under the command of the 4th Infantry Division.Σωτηρόπουλος Τριαντάφυλλος 2017-08-04 Ορκωμοσία νεοσυλλέκτων πραγματοποιήθηκε στο 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού στην Τρίπολη (video – pics) https://www.pna.gr/arcadia/18782-orkomosia-neosyllekton-pragmatopoiithike-sto-11o-syntagma-pezikoy-stin-tripoli-video-pics 2025-11-16 Πελοποννησιακό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων el History The 11th Infantry Regiment was established in March 1897 in Larissa as part of the 4th Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division.Παππάς Νίκος 2020-12-08 Σαν σήμερα το 1940 η απελευθέρωση του Αργυροκάστρου https://cognoscoteam.gr/archives/22918 2025-11-16 Cognosco Team el Its formation coincided with the military mobilization for the Greco-Turkish War of 1897, marking the regiment's first operational deployment.2022-12-08 8 Δεκεμβρίου 1940: Η απελευθέρωση του Αργυροκάστρου από τον Ε.Σ. https://www.himara.gr/istoria/almanac/8-dekemvriou-1940-i-apeleutherosi-tou-argyrokastrou-apo-ton-e-s/ 2025-11-16 el Greco-Turkish War (1897) The 11th Infantry Regiment first saw action during the Greco–Turkish War of 1897, operating in the Thessaly front as part of the Greek Army’s rapid mobilization. The regiment took part in the defensive actions around Larissa and later in the withdrawal toward Farsala, where Greek forces attempted to reorganize under difficult conditions. Its role in the conflict was primarily defensive, supporting larger divisional maneuvers as the Greek Army faced sustained Ottoman pressure. Although the campaign was short and ultimately unsuccessful for Greece, the regiment’s deployment marked its first combat experience and established its early operational identity.19 May 2016 Το 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού μέσα στον χρόνο (pics) https://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/11o-syntagma-pezikoy-mesa-ston-hrono-pics?utm_ Arcadia Portal First Balkan War (1912) In the First Balkan War, the 11th Infantry Regiment served under the 4th Infantry Division in the Army of Thessaly.19 May 2016 Το 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού μέσα στον χρόνο (pics) https://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/11o-syntagma-pezikoy-mesa-ston-hrono-pics Arcadia Portal The regiment participated in the major offensive into Ottoman-held Macedonia, taking part in the advance following the Battle of Sarantaporo.Hall Richard C. The Balkan wars 1912 - 1913: prelude to the First World War 2010 Routledge 978-0-415-22947-0 Nachdr. Warfare and history London It contributed to the division’s movements toward Kozani and the subsequent operations that culminated in the capture of Thessaloniki. The regiment supported clearing actions in the surrounding areas, helping secure Greek control over the region. Its participation formed part of the broader Greek strategic objective of liberating Macedonia and expanding territorial boundaries.2017-05-26 Ορκίζονται νεοσύλλεκτοι στο στρατόπεδο "Κολοκοτρώνης" - Kalimera Arkadia https://www.kalimera-arkadia.gr/blog/item/68744-orkizontai-neosyllektoi-sto-stratopedo-kolokotronis.html?access-date=2025-11-16 www.kalimera-arkadia.gr el-grΟρκωμοσία νεοσυλλέκτων στο 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού στην Τρίπολη Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης http://www.drt915.gr:80/orkomosia-neosillekton-sto-11o-sintagma-pezikou-stin-tripoli-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20170622201630/http://www.drt915.gr:80/orkomosia-neosillekton-sto-11o-sintagma-pezikou-stin-tripoli-2/ 2017-06-22 2025-11-16 www.drt915.gr elVol. 76, No. 10, NOVEMBER, 1914 of The Advocate of Peace (1894-1920) on JSTOR https://www.jstor.org/stable/i20667044 2025-11-17 www.jstor.org en Second Balkan War (1913) During the Second Balkan War, the regiment fought against Bulgarian forces in northern Greece.Second Balkan War https://www.historycrunch.com/second-balkan-war.html 2025-11-17 HISTORY CRUNCH - History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More en As part of the 4th Infantry Division, it was engaged in the Greek counteroffensive following the Bulgarian surprise attack in June 1913. The regiment took part in operations leading toward Gevgelija and Kilkis–Lachanas, contributing to the Greek victory in the region.2013-06-29 The Second Balkan War Begins https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/51453/world-war-i-centennial-second-balkan-war-begins 2025-11-17 Mental Floss en-US After the defeat of Bulgarian forces in central Macedonia, the regiment advanced toward the Struma River basin, where it supported efforts to secure the newly gained territories before the signing of the Treaty of Bucharest.Second Balkan War European history Britannica https://www.britannica.com/event/Second-Balkan-War 2025-11-17 www.britannica.com enSecond Balkan War (1913) - (AP European History) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations Fiveable https://fiveable.me/key-terms/ap-euro/second-balkan-war-1913 2025-11-17 fiveable.me enThe Second Balkan War https://www.gcsehistory.com/ 2025-11-17 www.gcsehistory.com en Asia Minor Campaign (1919–1922) The 11th Infantry Regiment played an active role in the Asia Minor Campaign as part of the Hellenic Army’s operations in western and central Anatolia.19 May 2016 Το 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού μέσα στον χρόνο (pics) https://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/11o-syntagma-pezikoy-mesa-ston-hrono-pics?utm_source=chatgpt.com Arcadia PortalMarch 2026 no The regiment participated in the Greek advance beyond Smyrna in 1919, moving into the Meander Valley region during the early consolidation phase of the occupation. In the subsequent offensives of 1920 and 1921, it was involved in actions along the Uşak and Afyonkarahisar sectors, supporting the wider Greek thrust toward the Sakarya River.Greco-Turkish wars Balkan History, Causes & Consequences Britannica https://www.britannica.com/event/Greco-Turkish-wars 2025-11-17 www.britannica.com en During the Battle of Sakarya (August–September 1921), the regiment took part in the divisional assaults aimed at securing high ground east of Polatlı, facing strong resistance from Turkish nationalist forces.Administrator Greece in Asia Minor, 1919-1922 https://www.greek-genocide.net/index.php/bibliography/books/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greek-genocide.net%2Findex.php%2Fbibliography%2Fbooks%2Fgreece-in-asia-minor-1919-1922 2025-11-17 Greek Genocide Resource Center en-gb Despite the eventual Greek withdrawal, the regiment maintained cohesion under difficult conditions and contributed to the orderly retreat toward Eskişehir.2023-07-25 The Greek-Turkish War, 1919-1922 https://sklithro-zelenic.com/the-greek-turkish-war-1919-1922/ 2025-11-17 Sklithro-Zelenich-Sebalći en Its service throughout the campaign, marked by prolonged operations, extensive marches, and heavy combat, led to the award of the Commander’s Cross of the Cross of Valour to the unit, recognizing its discipline and endurance in one of the most demanding theatres of the conflict.2017-05-26 Ορκωμοσία στο 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού http://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/orkomosia-sto-11o-syntagma-pezikoy-5 https://web.archive.org/web/20170704071230/http://www.arcadiaportal.gr/news/orkomosia-sto-11o-syntagma-pezikoy-5 2017-07-04 2025-11-16 Arcadia Portal el Greco-Italian War (1940–1941) At the outbreak of the Greco–Italian War in October 1940, the 11th Infantry Regiment was deployed to the Epirus front as part of the defensive effort against the Italian invasion. The regiment participated in the counteroffensive that pushed Italian forces back into southern Albania, taking part in operations near the Gramos and Vovousa sectors. Throughout the winter of 1940–41, it remained engaged in holding positions in mountainous terrain under harsh weather conditions. The German invasion of Greece in April 1941 forced a general retreat of Greek forces, and the regiment was formally disbanded on 2 May 1941 following the collapse of organized resistance.2023-10-26 Η δράση της ΙΙας μεραρχίας στον πόλεμο του 1940-1941 και οι δυο Κύπριοι Επιτελάρχες της https://diplomaticpoint.com/2023/10/26/%ce%b7-%ce%b4%cf%81%ce%ac%cf%83%ce%b7-%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%82-%ce%b9%ce%b9%ce%b1%cf%82-%ce%bc%ce%b5%cf%81%ce%b1%cf%81%cf%87%ce%af%ce%b1%cf%82-%cf%83%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%bd-%cf%80%cf%8c%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%bc%ce%bf/ 2025-11-16 Diplomatic Point el-GR2020-08-12 Σαν Σήμερα 8 Δεκεμβρίου 1940: Η απελευθέρωση του Αργυροκάστρου από τον Ελληνικό Στρατό https://dropolinews.gr/history/san-simera-8-dekemvriou-1940-i-apeleftherosi-tou-argyrokastrou 2025-11-16 DropoliNews Ειδήσεις απ' την Βόρειο Ήπειρο el-gr Reconstitution and modern role (1945–present) The regiment was re-established in 1945 as a recruit training formation.8 Δεκεμβρίου του 1940: Η απελευθέρωση της Δερβιτσάνης Δερβιτσάνη Βόρειας Ηπείρου http://dervitsani.gr/8-%ce%b4%ce%b5%ce%ba%ce%b5%ce%bc%ce%b2%cf%81%ce%af%ce%bf%cf%85-%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85-1940-%ce%b7-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%b5%ce%bb%ce%b5%cf%85%ce%b8%ce%ad%cf%81%cf%89%cf%83%ce%b7-%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%82-%ce%b4%ce%b5/ 2025-11-16 en-USΙστορία – ΑργοΛικη Αρχειακη Βιβλιοθηκη Ιστοριασ Και ΠολιτισμοΎ https://spondaize57.rssing.com/chan-30588460/all_p6.html 2025-11-16 spondaize57.rssing.com In 1965, it was permanently stationed in Tripoli, in the Peloponnese. Since then, the regiment has focused on training new personnel for service in the Hellenic Army, continuing its lineage as an active unit within the 4th Infantry Division.Σκούρα Αμαλία Ο εμφύλιος πόλεμος στη Μεσσηνία μέσα από τον τύπο 2019 National Documentation Centre (EKT) 10.12681/eadd/46146 10442/hedi/46146 free 31 January 2012 100 χρόνια ΙV Μεραρχία Πεζικού... https://www.drt915.gr/100-xronia-iv-merarxia-pezikou/ Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης It will be reduced to a battalion-strength formation.2026-07-07 Καταργήθηκε η 124 Πτέρυγα Βασικής Εκπαίδευσης, το 11ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού υποβαθμίστηκε, τι σημαίνει η ίδρυση της νέας μονάδας για την Τρίπολη Πελοποννησιακό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων https://www.pna.gr/arcadia/dimos-tripolis/279944-%ce%ba%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1%cf%81%ce%b3%ce%ae%ce%b8%ce%b7%ce%ba%ce%b5-%ce%b7-124-%cf%80%cf%84%ce%ad%cf%81%cf%85%ce%b3%ce%b1-%ce%b2%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae%cf%82-%ce%b5%ce%ba%cf%80%ce%b1%ce%af%ce%b4 2026-08-08 elproinosmorias 2025-11-10 Αντιδράσεις για τη συρρίκνωση του 11ου Συντάγματος Πεζικού Τρίπολης - ΠΡΩΙΝΟΣ ΜΟΡΙΑΣ https://proinosmorias.gr/antidraseis-gia-ti-syrriknosi-tou-11ou-syntagmatos-pezikou-tripolis/ 2026-08-08 el Battle honours Greco-Turkish War (1897) First Balkan War (1912–1913) Second Balkan War (1913) Asia Minor Campaign (1919–1922) Greco-Italian War (1940–1941)Konstantinou George PDF https://www.scribd.com/document/380384948/Konstantinou-George 2025-11-16 Scribd enVarvounis Manolis https://www.academia.edu/83894107 Ελληνισμός και Βαλκάνια – Αμφίδρομες σχέσεις: γλώσσα,, ιστορία, λογοτεχνία, πολιτισμός (1453 – 2019). Πρακτικά 4ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου των Νεοελληνιστών των Βαλκανικών Χωρών (Κομοτηνή, 22 – 24 Νοεμβρίου 2019) 3.2. Κομοτηνή 2022, σσ. 422 - σε συνεργασία με τον Θαν. Κούγκουλο. References Category:1897 establishments in Greece Category:Infantry regiments of Greece Category:Tripoli, Greece Category:Commander's Crosses of the Cross of Valour (Greece) Category:Military units and formations of Greece in World War II Category:Military units and formations of Greece in the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) Category:Military units and formations of Greece in the Balkan Wars Category:Military units and formations established in 1897