Battle of Geyve

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Battle of Geyve
Part of the Turkish War of Independence
Date15–17 May 1920
Location
Result

Grand National Assembly victory

Belligerents
Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Ottoman Empire
 Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Kuva-yi Inzibatiye
Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Grand National Assembly
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Anzavur Ahmed Pasha  (WIA)Flag of the Ottoman Empire (1844-1922).svg Ali Fuat Pasha
Strength
3 infantry regiments (4,000 men) 1 Corps

The Battle of Geyve (Turkish : Geyve Muharebesi) was a small but decisive engagement fought during the Turkish War of Independence. Unlike other battles of the war, forces of the Grand National Assembly directly fought forces of the Constantinople government, which was under Allied occupation. [1]

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