Mardin/Adana transfer (nov 1, 1927 – dec 31, 1927)
Description:
In November and December 1927 3969 troops were moved by rail to Mardin and 4720 to Adana. Another 800 were moved from Birecik to Siverek. An additional battalion of 1000 men with four machine guns and four canons of mountain guns passed through Nizip headed toward Siverek and the Iraqi border. Some of the troops at Siverek were to go on to Diyarbakir. Over 500 cavalry were needed to maintain security on the road between Siverek and Diyarbakir.
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Ararat Rebellion
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