Military operation
Open on the mapmilitary operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
20 Jul 1974 – 18 Aug 1974 · 35.00° N, 33.00° E
What the records say
- When
- 20 Jul 1974 – 18 Aug 1974
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 35.00° N, 33.00° E
- Description
- military conflict in 1974
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Military conflict in 1974
In 1974, Turkey invaded the northern portion of the Republic of Cyprus in response to a military coup taking place on the island, in attempt to annex the island to Greece. Turkey claimed that this was an intervention in accordance to Treaty of Guarantee. The invasion consisted of two major Turkish offensives, and involved air, land and sea combat operations.
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