The Greco-Turkish War of 1919–1922: Causes, Course, Effects

The Greco-Turkish war, in its strictest sense, was a multifaceted conflict characterized by the varied actions of the combatants. Even though there were not any coalitions comprising military contingents, joint command structures, or coordinated...

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Main Author: Andrzej Krzak
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Language:English
Published: Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences 2023-09-01
Series:Studia Środkowoeuropejskie i Bałkanistyczne
Online Access: https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/ssb/artykul/the-greco-turkish-war-of-1919-1922-causes-course-effects
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description The Greco-Turkish war, in its strictest sense, was a multifaceted conflict characterized by the varied actions of the combatants. Even though there were not any coalitions comprising military contingents, joint command structures, or coordinated military forces between the Greek, Armenian, and French nationalist factions, one can argue that each theatre of warfare – Armenian, Cilician, and Greek (Anatolian) – operated as a cohesive strategic unit. For many Greeks and Armenians, this conflict represented an extension of their national liberation effort, driven by territorial aspirations, a quest to realize their national vision, and an ambition to humble a longstanding adversary. On the other hand, the inhabitants of Anatolia and the Muslim refugees who had sought sanctuary in the region – individuals who increasingly identified as Turks rather than Ottomans – were motivated by their pursuit of national sovereignty and independence.
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spelling doaj-art-6add04fce2e74f97bdebb6dc99be22a42025-08-20T02:35:34ZengPolish Academy of Arts and SciencesStudia Środkowoeuropejskie i Bałkanistyczne2451-49932543-733X2023-09-0120231658710.4467/2543733XSSB.23.004.18430 The Greco-Turkish War of 1919–1922: Causes, Course, Effects Andrzej Krzak0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6886-5057 Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie The Greco-Turkish war, in its strictest sense, was a multifaceted conflict characterized by the varied actions of the combatants. Even though there were not any coalitions comprising military contingents, joint command structures, or coordinated military forces between the Greek, Armenian, and French nationalist factions, one can argue that each theatre of warfare – Armenian, Cilician, and Greek (Anatolian) – operated as a cohesive strategic unit. For many Greeks and Armenians, this conflict represented an extension of their national liberation effort, driven by territorial aspirations, a quest to realize their national vision, and an ambition to humble a longstanding adversary. On the other hand, the inhabitants of Anatolia and the Muslim refugees who had sought sanctuary in the region – individuals who increasingly identified as Turks rather than Ottomans – were motivated by their pursuit of national sovereignty and independence. https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/ssb/artykul/the-greco-turkish-war-of-1919-1922-causes-course-effects
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