Historical Events tagged with "Smyrna"

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Military & Warfare

Turkish Victory in Smyrna Ends Greco-Turkish War

September 9th, 1922 102 years ago

The Turkish forces captured Smyrna from the Greeks, marking a decisive victory in the Greco-Turkish War. This event, a culmination of the conflict that began in 1919, solidified the Turkish National Movement's control over western Anatolia. The capture of Smyrna, a city with significant Greek population, was critical in shaping the territorial boundaries post-war. The event resulted in mass civilian displacement and has lasting ramifications on Greek-Turkish relations.

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Military & Warfare

Greek Army Occupies Smyrna and Subsequent Violence

May 15th, 1919 105 years ago

The Greek occupation of Smyrna saw the Greek army kill or wound 350 Turks. Greek commander Aristides Stergiades took action against those responsible for the violence, instituting punishment to maintain order amidst the tensions of occupation. The occupation was marked by conflict as Greek forces sought to establish control in the region, which was a flashpoint at the end of World War I and during the subsequent Greco-Turkish War.

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