Greek landing at Smyrna
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The Greek landing at Smyrna was a military operation by Greek forces starting on May 15, 1919 which involved landing troops in the city of Smyrna and surrounding areas.
A postcard depicting a parade of Greek soldiers landing in Smyrna. "Débarquement des Troupes Helléniques à Smyrne - 15 Mai 1919" ("Landing of Greek Troops in Smyrna - May 15, 1919")
Men of the 1/38 Evzone Regiment at the Smyrna quay
Greek troops marching on İzmir's coastal street, May 1919
A photo of the Greek landing
Burning of Smyrna
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The burning of Smyrna destroyed much of the port city of Smyrna in September 1922. Eyewitness reports state that the fire started on 13 September 1922 and was largely extinguished on 22 September. It
Greek landing at Smyrna
…Greek population in Eastern Anatolia. The Greek occupation ended when Turkish forces entered Smyrna (İzmir) on September 9, 1922, which led to the burning of Smyrna. Megali Idea…
Plumes of smoke rising from Smyrna on 14 September 1922
Chief Artillery Inspector "Sarı" Emin Bey, 5th Cavalry Corps Commander Major General Fahrettin (Altay), 1st Army Corps Commander Brigadier General İzzettin (Çalışlar), 8th Infantry Division Commander Brigadier General Kâzım (Sevüktekin), 1st Army Chief of Staff Brigadier General Mehmet Emin (Koral) Pashas in the balcony of the Konak building before the Battle of Paradise (Kızılçullu)- 10th of September 1922
Buildings on fire and people trying to escape
The start of the fire, seen from Bella Vista. 13 September 1922