Greek Massacre Essay

In times of conflict throughout human history genuine calls for peace have erupted in many areas around the world. In the case of the Commission, the misconceptions, outcry for nationalism, and other Balkan conflicts in the area directed their desires in establishing unity and peace. Especially, since the peace movements of this time in America and Europe felt sympathy for Balkan Slavs. In their eyes, knowledge of conflicts in the associated areas was highly important for this commission in order to resolve the present injustices. Unlike today, where we have constant access to news of countries all over the world, there was little information being passed around. This information was vital in distinguishing different ethnic groups under a territory. As well as sorting all the rumors from the facts concerning the many clashes in Central Europe. …show more content…
Considering their choice of information gathering, which in comparison to present day strategies is extremely inadequate. The depiction of the massacre was intent on having the minority Bulgarians the faultless. Although, many conflicting reports, such as, the rumors of Bulgarian setting fire to parts town instead of the Greeks. “Some excesses, as one would expect, undoubtedly occurred, but the Greek evidence on this matter is untrustworthy” (The Endowment 83). This statement is an example of the Commission’s indifference towards the Greeks in this altercation. Most of the town fled, yet most of the rumors and testimonies were from those who were in the town during the fighting. Through interviews and other written reports, the Commission compared/contrasted and if reports matched they made conclusions such as, “A massacre of Bulgarians to the number of two hundred, most of them inoffensive and noncombatant civilians, were carried out in Serres by the Greek militia with revolting cruelty” (The