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The Battle of the Këlcyrë Pass, Albania 1940 | Push into the Heights | Easy Red 2 Mod

12/23/1940 Map and mission by tylenoldelux https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/f... The Këlcyrë Pass became a critical objective during the Greek counteroffensive into southern Albania in early January 1941. After halting and defeating the Italian invasion through the Pindus Mountains and pushing Italian forces back across the border, the Greek Army continued advancing northward. Këlcyrë Pass was strategically vital because it controlled the main route between the coastal city of Vlorë and the important inland center of Klisura (Këlcyrë). Holding the pass allowed control over troop movements and supply lines through the narrow Vjosa River valley, making it one of the strongest defensive positions available to the Italian army. The Italians heavily fortified the pass and defended it with determined resistance, recognizing that its loss would expose their remaining positions in southern Albania. Despite difficult winter conditions, steep terrain, and strong defensive fire, Greek forces launched repeated assaults in early January 1941. On January 10, Greek units successfully captured the Këlcyrë Pass after intense fighting, forcing Italian troops to retreat further north. This victory was one of the most significant Greek successes of the war, as it broke a major Italian defensive line and enabled the Greeks to continue their advance deeper into Albania. The capture of Këlcyrë demonstrated the momentum Greece had gained following the failure of the Italian invasion and further weakened Italy’s position in the campaign.