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
MODIS satellite image of Cyprus.
Pentemilli Beachhead on Kyrenia coastline
Nicosia's Airport was the site of significant fighting during the invasion.
Eleftherios Handrinos
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Eleftherios Handrinos was a Hellenic Navy officer who retired with the rank of vice admiral. He is notable for his involvement in the first Turkish invasion of Cyprus, during which he commanded an LST
L-172 Lesvos.
USS Harwood, later TCG Kocatepe (D 354) of the Turkish Navy.