Military operation

Urla Clashes

17 May 1919 · 38.32° N, 26.75° E

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When
17 May 1919
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
38.32° N, 26.75° E
Cause
occupation of Smyrna

Urla clashes

Urla Clashes were a series of clashes in Urla during the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922). After the Greek landing at İzmir, the Greek army advanced and occupied Bornova and Karşıyaka. After that, it advanced to the Karaburun Peninsula where Urla was situated.

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