The event is held in collaboration with the Danaos Association, highlighting the importance of partnership and collective effort in preserving and promoting the local historical memory of Argos.
The event offers a fascinating look into Argos during the pivotal years of 1940–1941, exploring the city’s strategic importance and the realities of everyday life during the Greco-Italian War. Through a guided tour and an engaging lecture, Professor Konstantinos Lagos, Professor of Air Force History at the Hellenic Air Force Academy, and Brigadier General Pantelis Vatakis (Hellenic Air Force, ret.) bring this important chapter of local history to life.
Using rare photographs, archival sources, and eyewitness accounts, the speakers explore the role of the Icarus School of the Hellenic Air Force Academy and its presence in Argos during the war. The event connects the broader events of national history with the experiences of the local community, highlighting how war transforms daily life, shapes collective memory, and leaves its mark on the city and its historical heritage.
