Diary March 9, 194103-1941, War Diary, Year 1941 / March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021 / Leave a Comment / By Kretaner / 1 minute of reading Italian artillery in action on the Balkans.Diary for Sunday, March 9, 1941: Balkans Major Italian counter-offensive (spring offensive) launched in Albania. Greeks repel all attacks and inflict heavy casualties on Giulia Division, but are weakened themselves (offensive ends March 25). for sharing: Share Tweet LinkedIn