Greek forces used this as a base for launching attacks deeper into Turkey.
The Greek force of 1500 men was split into three sections.
Greek forces outside the city were desperately trying to break the siege.
Mytilene was occupied by Greek forces near the end of 1912.
He completed his military service as a sergeant in the Greek special forces.
This was the first major involvement of Greek forces in the war.
Other Greek forces joined him there and formed an army of 4,200 soldiers.
The small Greek force was attacked from both sides.
In response to this, their movement and access to basic supplies became more restricted by Greek forces.
By the reports, it seems as if they might never have reached the Greek forces at all!