Modern era · 1921
Battle of the Sakarya
The Battle of the Sakarya (Turkish: Sakarya Meydan Muharebesi, lit. 'Sakarya Field Battle'), also known as the Battle of the Sangarios (Greek: Μάχη του Σαγγαρίου, romanized: Máchi tou Sangaríou), was the decisive engagement in the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922), halting Greek advance towards Ankara and creating the circumstances for an upcoming Turkish counter offensive.
- When
- 23 Aug 1921 – 13 Sept 1921
- Where
- Sakarya River
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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