Turkish War of Independence

In the aftermath of World War I, a battered Ottoman Empire lay in ruins, its territories carved up by victorious Allied powers. But from the ashes of defeat, a new nation would rise. Led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a charismatic military commander, the Turkish people embarked on a heroic struggle for independence. Against overwhelming odds, they fought not only foreign invaders but also the crumbling Ottoman regime itself. This is the story of the Turkish War of Independence, a conflict that reshaped the map of the Middle East and birthed the modern Republic of Turkey. From daring guerrilla tactics to diplomatic maneuvering, we'll explore how a determined people reclaimed their homeland and forged a new identity in the crucible of war.

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