Central Army (Turkey)
The Central Army (Modern Turkish: Merkez Ordusu) is one of the field armies of the Army of the Grand National Assembly during the Turkish War of Independence. Its headquarters was located at Amasya.
| Central Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 9, 1920 - February 8, 1922 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Allegiance | Ankara Government |
| Size | 10,000 (December 1920) |
| Part of | Turkish Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Amasya |
| Nickname(s) | Turkish Liberation Army |
| Engagements | Turkish War of Independence |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Nureddin Pasha |
The Central Army has its foundations in remnants of the III Corps of the Ottoman Army.
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