This was another statue in Rhodes which after more Google translating I've finally identified as a
Lieutenant in the Greek army who was one of the first to be killed in the Second World War.
Greece became involved in WW2 after Italy declared war in October 1940, the conflict going the way of Greece who advanced to occupy some of Albania, until Germany intervened 6 months later. Despite being less well-known than many conflicts in the war, this marked the first time that the Allies gained a land victory against the Axis forces and it not only tied up German forces who had to rescue the situation, but also proved good for morale across all of the Allies.
Diakos was killed on or around the 1st November and the statue conveys lots of national pride combined with strength and resistance. Apologies for the three pigeons which are slightly spoiling the effect and for the tourist thoughtlessly wandering across the shot (that said at least he gives the statue some scale).
Overall:- 6/10
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