In this podcast episode, we delve into the claim that 10% of the Greek population perished during World War II. While the war brought immense suffering—through military casualties, executions, famine, and the Holocaust's toll on Greek Jews—research indicates that this 10% figure is likely inflated. More reliable estimates suggest that around 5% of the population actually died, with famine being the hardest to quantify due to inconsistent data collection during and right after the war. The episode emphasizes the difficulties in accurately assessing historical death tolls and underscores the need to critically evaluate sources, especially those that may have political agendas.
