In March 1941 , a major Italian counter-attack failed , with small gains around Himare .
The Hellenic Army counter-attacked and forced the Italians to retreat and by mid-December , the Greeks occupied nearly a quarter of Albania , tying down 530,000 Italian troops .
In March 1941 , a major Italians counter-attack failed , with small gains around Himare .
The Hellenic Army counter-attacked and forced the Italians to retreat and by mid-December , the Greeks occupied nearly a quarter of Albania , tying down 530,000 Italian troops .