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

Publication date: 29.09.2023

Central European and Balkan Studies, 2023, Vol. XXXII, pp. 65 - 87

https://doi.org/10.4467/2543733XSSB.23.004.18430

Authors

Andrzej Krzak
Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6886-5057 Orcid
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The Greco-Turkish War of 1919–1922: Causes, Course, Effects

Abstract

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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Information: Central European and Balkan Studies, 2023, Vol. XXXII, pp. 65 - 87

Article type: Original article

Titles:

Polish:

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

English:

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

Authors

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6886-5057

Andrzej Krzak
Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6886-5057 Orcid
All publications →

Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
Poland

Published at: 29.09.2023

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