The defense, conducted under the command of Mustafa Kemal as commander-in-chief, halted the Greek army's advance toward Ankara. After a grueling battle waged along a broad front, the Greek forces were compelled to withdraw. Sakarya is regarded as one of the turning points that shifted the course of the war in favor of the Turkish side.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Sakarya?
- The Battle of Sakarya was a large engagement that lasted for weeks, fought in 1921 during the War of Independence between Turkish forces and the Greek army around the Sakarya River.
- When did Battle of Sakarya happen?
- 1921 CE