Greco-Turkish War 1919-1922

Greco-Turkish War 1919-1922, Greek Landing at Smyrna, Greek Summer Offensive of 1920, 1st and 2nd battles of Inonu, battle of Kutahya-Eskisehir, Battle of the Sakarya, Great Turkish Offensive, Armistice of Mudanya

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Final Battle of the Dark Wizards - Kevin MacLeod

Final Battle of the Dark Wizards by Kevin MacLeod

[CostasMelas]

0:05 Landing at Smyrna
1:22 Greek Summer Offensive
2:02 1st Battle of Inonu
2:18 2nd Battle of Inonu
2:39 Battle of Kutahya-Eskisehir
2:48 Battle of the Sakarya
4:01 Great Turkish Offensive

[EkinYalvac]

A minor correction. Kuşadası was initially occupied by the Italians. Greeks occupied it after the withdrawal of Italians.

[aresipermeneta]

There's a minsconception that the Greek objective was to conquer all this territory. The main objective IIRC was to break down Kemal's forces and make him accept the terms of the treaty of Serves.

[djaziz]

Harika video ama Kuvayimilliye (yani yerel direnişçileri) gösterse idiniz daha detaylı olurdu.

[V-man]

I remember it was difficult when I was making my version of it, since I showed the whole Turkish war of independence not just the Greco turkish front. Regardless great job Κώστα, I love your Vids.

[marinsrr]

Can people just relax, it’s history and yes it’s tragic, but how about we learn to live peacefully instead of bringing up the past and keep fighting forever

[ldelgg]

Could you please try to post HD videos? I can barely read the cities on some of your videos. Otherwise, very good video 👍

[Brian-----]

Your videos are consistently awesome. Thank you for this video of an exceptionally tragic war. In my view, after the Treaty of Sèvres Greece should have stayed within its limits, withdrawn from any Turkish land the treaty denied Greece (obviously with Greece occupying the defined Smyrna area pending treaty terms), left Turkey alone, strictly adhered to the treaty's terms, and asked for support from the Entente and League if needed. Had Greece done this, the simplest and low-risk path, the outcome likely would have been more positive and less tragic. At 1:32, Greece has an opportunity to withdraw to the treaty area, does the exact opposite, and the rest is history.

[hoangkimviet]

I like the way you put Constantinople instead of Istanbul.

[shane]

WHEN YOU CATCH 2 RABBITS YOU LOSE BOTH

[lollylefty]

Can you do the history of lenguages in Istria?

[bbenjoe]

The great powers were weary of the world war, and they also didn't want to see a resurrected Byzantine Empire. Britain simply wanted to control all three straits of the Mediettranian sea (Gibraltar, Suez and this, the Bosporus) also Greece and Italy were outright rivals, and Turkey wasn't entirely alone.
On the east Turkey and the Soviets defeated and devided the nascent Armenia, after which Lenin and his comrades sent massive weapon shipments to Anakara - on "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" basis. Afterall, there was an ongoing allied invasion in Russsia, amids the civil war. So a successful Turkey was in their interest.

[TempusEst]

Greece: Give me some uhh...
Turkey: It's yours.
Turkey 4:00: I was joking
Greece: NANI

[papazataklaattiranimam]

fort comme un turc [adj]
très fort ; vigoureux ; robuste ; costaud
Origin and definition

Today, a Turk is just another human being. And even if there are Turks who hold world records in weightlifting, nothing seems to justify calling a Turk more strong than a Greek, a Monegasque or a Chinese.
But we must not forget the history of Turkey.
Before this country became what it is today, there was the Ottoman Empire built by a people of warriors through conquests in Europe, Africa and Asia. These Turkish or Ottoman fighters impressed by their strength, their courage and also their brutality, their cruelty.
Thus in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Turk symbolized the unbeliever, the brutal enemy. It was also said of someone who was rude and ruthless that he was "a real Turk" and to treat someone "Turkish" was to treat him unceremoniously.
The expression originated in the mid-15th century, shortly after the capture of Constantinople (ancient Byzantium and present-day Istanbul) by the troops of Sultan Mehmet II in 1453.
Examples

“I have two, sir, who, without vanity, could be presented to the pope, especially my eldest, who is a pretty bit of a girl. I am raising her to be a countess, although her mother does not want it.
How old is she, sir, this future countess?
But she is approaching fifteen years old: already that is a fathom taller for you, nice, fresh as an April morning, agile, uncoupled, sprightly, and above all strong as a Turk.
Devil ! these are good dispositions for being a countess.
Oh ! her mother may say so, she will be. »
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra - Don Quixote of La Mancha

[pnarkkat]

As a Turkish i appreciate this video. Thank you, it is very helpful to see the history. 🙏🤩
And great thanks to Mustafa Kemal, we miss him nowadays we need him. ❤😞

[Giloup]

Hard to distinguish the French from the Greek.

[dionysise]

Greek leaders warned the West "you give Constantinople to Islamists, you'll see them in Paris long term"

[mattiasuardi]

Very interesting, indeed. I am wondering how modern Turkish populations in those areas look at the Hellenistic and Byzantine heritage of those lands. Does anyone know about some research about it?

[AD-yqrl]

Turkish people surely deserved the victory. May it be blessed!

[MrNTF-viqc]

What happened to the Greek speaking populations in Anatolia and Constantinople? Were they all deported?