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After the recognition in 1982 of the National Resistance against the occupation troops, a newer monument was placed in honour of the guerrilla fighters. The column refers to the dead Zakynthians of the years 1941 - 1944. The monument on its front side, at the top, reads: 'National Resistance, to the fallen of Zakynthos 1941-1944'. It bears a relief of a rebel in stride, holding a gun in one hand and a grenade in the other, while a German soldier lies dead between his legs. On all three sides of the monument, there are references to the battles fought by the E.L.A.S. guerrillas and their fallen soldiers. At the top is crowned with a dove, which has its wings open. The monument was made of local stone and was crafted by the folk artisan stonecutter Nikolaos Xenos - Tzaris.