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The Turkish War of Independence [note 3] (19 May 1919 – 24 July 1923) was a series of military campaigns and a revolution waged by the Turkish National Movement, after the Ottoman Empire was occupied and partitioned following its defeat in World War I.
This is a list of wars involving the Republic of Turkey and includes conflicts such as coups, insurgencies, offensives, border and international disputes since the Turkish War of Independence in 1919. For wars before 1919, involving the Ottoman Empire, see List of wars involving the Ottoman Empire. Turkish victory Another result *
Turkish victory +150 killed, +3,000 prisoners 9 killed, 47 wounded 1 November 1920: Kanlıgeçit: France Turkish victory Unknown 1050 killed 7 November 1920: Alexandropol: Armenia Turkish victory Unknown Unknown 20 November 1920 Fadıl: France Turkish victory 25 killed, 40 wounded 500+ killed 9 January 1921: 1st İnönü: Greece Turkish victory
The Liberation of Izmir in 1922 effectively sealed the Turkish victory and ended the Turkish War of Independence Main article: Turkish War of Independence The Turkish revolutionaries rejected the Treaty of Sèvres (1920), which had left the Ottoman government in control of substantially less of Anatolia than modern Turkey controls.
The United States reportedly helped the Entente during the Turkish War of Independence; American aid included but wasn't limited to logistical support. USS Arizona and 3 other American warships provided protection to the Greeks during the Greek landing at Smyrna . [ 4 ]
This chronology of the Turkish War of Independence (also known as Turkish war of liberation) is a timeline of events during the Turkish War of Independence (1919–1923). The timeline also includes the background events starting with the end of the First World War. The events are classified according to the campaigns and parties involved.
During the Turkish War of Independence the United Kingdom sought to undermine and contain the Turkish National Movement.London hoped the defeated Ottoman Empire would play a subservient role in its new Middle Eastern order drawn up over several diplomatic agreements during World War I, culminating with the Treaty of Sèvres.
Battles of the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) (18 P) Pages in category "Battles of the Turkish War of Independence" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.