![Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BRJB56/athens-greece-may-01-2019-greek-soldiers-evzones-dressed-in-traditional-unusual-uniforms-refers-to-the-members-of-the-presidential-guard-an-eli-2BRJB56.jpg)
Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy
![Fedai Çetin on X: "@konte_bougadas @Didiko_308 @mavivataneu @FeyRealm Question: Why does the Greek soldier wear a skirt? Answer: Because the Turkish military does not touch women. https://t.co/4HlrrM3FP7" / X Fedai Çetin on X: "@konte_bougadas @Didiko_308 @mavivataneu @FeyRealm Question: Why does the Greek soldier wear a skirt? Answer: Because the Turkish military does not touch women. https://t.co/4HlrrM3FP7" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZ1XEVJX0AACVxN.jpg)
Fedai Çetin on X: "@konte_bougadas @Didiko_308 @mavivataneu @FeyRealm Question: Why does the Greek soldier wear a skirt? Answer: Because the Turkish military does not touch women. https://t.co/4HlrrM3FP7" / X
Why did Greeks choose a short white skirt called a fustannella and leg tights as a soldiers uniform to face Turks in battle? 'More than fashion statement, this was designed to show
![Life Magazine, December 1940 showing a Greek soldier wearing traditional fustanella | Greek pride, Greek costume, Greek culture Life Magazine, December 1940 showing a Greek soldier wearing traditional fustanella | Greek pride, Greek costume, Greek culture](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/3d/20/67/3d2067ab655ad6219528fc4f9e5786e9.jpg)
Life Magazine, December 1940 showing a Greek soldier wearing traditional fustanella | Greek pride, Greek costume, Greek culture
![Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BRJAGJ/athens-greece-may-01-2019-greek-soldiers-evzones-dressed-in-traditional-unusual-uniforms-refers-to-the-members-of-the-presidential-guard-an-eli-2BRJAGJ.jpg)
Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy
![Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy Athens, Greece - May 01, 2019: Greek soldiers Evzones dressed in traditional unusual uniforms, refers to the members of the Presidential Guard, an eli Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BRJA7C/athens-greece-may-01-2019-greek-soldiers-evzones-dressed-in-traditional-unusual-uniforms-refers-to-the-members-of-the-presidential-guard-an-eli-2BRJA7C.jpg)