Event anniversary

Turkish War of Independence

Took place on May 19, 1919

107

Years ago

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The Turkish War of Independence (15 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.

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