What is 4th of august regime?

The 4th of August Regime was a dictatorial government that existed in Greece from 1936 until 1941. It was led by General Ioannis Metaxas, who had removed the previous democratic government in a coup d'etat. The regime was characterized by authoritarianism, censorship, and a restriction of individual rights. It was also characterized by a strong anti-communist stance, which led to the persecution and imprisonment of many left-wing activists. The regime was heavily influenced by fascist ideologies and was aligned with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy during World War II. The regime ended in 1941 after the German occupation of Greece.