sentences:  He was born in the village of Kechrianika outside of Sparta, Laconia prefecture in 1897.After graduating from military school, he saw action in World War I, distinguishing himself in the battle of Skra-di-Legen and the battle of Doiran.After taking part in the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922), Davakis wrote a number of works on military history and armoured warfare while also teaching at military academies.