Greco-Turkish war (14 marzo 1919 anni – 14 marzo 1922 anni)

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1919:

May 18 Ending World War I on the side of the Allies, Greece has landed forces that are expanding in Western Turkey, in areas that in ancient times were largely Greek. The Greco-Turkish war of 1919-22 begins.

Jun 14 Turks push back against the Greeks in Western Turkey. Greek forces retreat in disorder to Menemen.

1921

Sep 16 The Greek army, favored by Turkey's World War I enemies have been advancing, spreading their forces thin and extending their supply lines. Kemal Ataturk checks the Greek advance at the 23-day Battle of Sakarya, which began on August 24. The morale of the Turkish nation soars at Kemal's victory, adding to Kemal's strength.

1922

Aug 26 The last battle of the Greco-Turkish war begins, the Battle of Dumlupinar, to end September 9. The Turks are to suffer 2,318 killed, the Greeks nearly an equal number.

Aug 27 A large-scale attack by Turkish forces opens in mountainous Afyon Province, in central Turkey, which has been occupied by French, Italian and Greek forces since the end of World War I.

Sep 14 Greece's army has been pushed bact to Smyrna. The Great Fire of Smyrna rages. The Greeks are forced to evacuate that city on Greek ships under the supervision of Allied destroyers.

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