NEARCHUS: WWII-65th Anniversary.....[ 1206 ]

The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

WWII-65th Anniversary.....[ 1206 ]

WWII Victory 65th Anniversary

(President Barack Obama (L-R), Britain's Prince
Charles, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Canada's
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and France's President
Nicolas Sarkozy arrive at Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery
to attend a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the
D-Day landings in Normandy June 6, 2009. Official
White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Flags of Countries participated in the Victory of WW2

(President Barack Obama speaks during the ceremony marking the 65th
anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy at the Normandy American
Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville sur Mer in Western France, Saturday, June 6,
2009. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Associated Press,(Archive-Photo) FileRussian military cadets of the Russian Emergency Situations ministry march during the annual Victory Day parade at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular holiday, and the parade reflected the Kremlin's efforts to revive the nation's armed forces and global clout.

American Army soldiers on D-Day in June 1944 just before the invasion

U.S. authorities support the idea of bringing together American and Russian veterans of World War II on the banks of the River Elbe where they met the first time in April 1945, U.S. special representative Christian Kennedy told Itar-Tass Tuesday. This reunion of fellow-fighters will be timed for the 65th anniversary since victory in the European theater of operations

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