Askeri ve stratejik açıdan Büyük Taarruz

Abstract

ABSTRACT After Sakarya victory the time began to run in favour of Turks. The internal and external political situation of Greece was worsening. During the winter of 1921-1922, political efforts did not bear any fruit. The occupation forces had no intention to abandon the country. To liberate the land there was no other option but to expel the enemy by use of force. The Turkish High Command decided to launch the attack in August 1922. The Turkish Army began to attack towards Greek Army occupied land which extends from Afyon to Izmir. The cavalry corps did great job which caused a surprise attack during passing narrow gaps between hills. Battle of The Generalissimo occured in 30th August of 1922. The Supreme Commander Mustafa Kemal Pasha had studied his lesson too much and as a result he gave his historical order to destroy the surrounded forces. In order to speed up operations he himself went to the area of battle. Although all enemy forces could not be destroyed due to some delay, destruction of enemy continued till 9th of September. As a result The Greek Forces were chased into the Mediteranien Sea. The Greeks were defeated and annihilated in such a manner that they could not recover themselves for a long time.This victory provided the complete release of Turkish land from occupation. Morever, it set an example for Turkish Soldier of today about his capacity to combat when necessary. In addition it corroborated the thought that: `Anatolia can not be conquered`. II