Warfare

The Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922, also known as the Greco-Turkish War of Independence or the Turkish War of Independence, emerged as a pivotal conflict in the aftermath of World War I. Fought between Greece and the Turkish National Movement led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the war had profound implications for the political landscape of the region and laid the foundation for the modern Republic of Turkey.                                                wm.org.uk   The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after its defeat in World War I. The Treaty of Sèvres in 1920 imposed harsh terms on the Ottoman government, including significant territorial losses and the disbandment of the Ottoman Army. These terms sparked widespread discontent among the Turkish population, leading to the emergence of the Turkish National Movement, a coalition of forces determined to resist foreign intervention and preserve Turkish sovereignty. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a mi