Turkish capture of Smyrna (1922 AD)

Turkish capture of Smyrna (Ankara Government vs Greece) took place in 1922 AD during Greco-Turkish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1922 AD
• Date: 1922-09-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Greco-Turkish War
• Side A: Ankara Government
• Side B: Greece
• Commanders (A): Mustafa Kemal Pasha, Fahrettin Pasha, Mürsel Pasha, Colonel Ahmet Zeki, Colonel Mehmet Suphi
• Commanders (B): Aristeidis Stergiadis
• Outcome: Turkish victory Armistice of Mudanya Great fire of Smyrna
• Coordinates: 38.413°, 27.138°

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