page_title: Hellenic Force in Cyprus
section_title: Battles
hierarchical_section_title: Hellenic Force in Cyprus / History / Turkish invasion of Cyprus (1974) / Battles
caption_attribution_description: Español: Operación Atila. Situación la tarde del 20 Jul
context_page_description: The Hellenic Force in Cyprus, commonly known in its abbreviated form as ELDYK or EL.DY.K. is the permanent, regiment-sized Greek military force stationed in the Republic of Cyprus. Its role is to help and support the Cypriot National Guard. Soldiers are selected from the ranks of conscripts doing their military service in the Greek army.
context_section_description: The most notable battles involving ELDYK forces at 1974, were:
  The battle of Paphos (20 July 1974)
  Attacks against the area of Kioneli (20–21 July 1974)
  The battle of the ELDYK camp (22–23 July 1974)
  The battle of Nicosia International Airport (23 July 1974)
  The battle of Lapithos (6 August 1974)
  The battle of Karavas (6 August 1974)
  The battle of Vasilia Passage (7 August 1974)
  The battle of the English College (14 August 1974)
  The second battle of the ELDYK camp (14–16 August 1974)
  A total of 105 men were lost (47 dead and 58 missing). Some of these men are buried in the Tomb of Makedonitissa.
caption: Location of Turkish forces during the late hours of 20 July 1974. ELDYK contingents in blue.
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