Eastern Front (Turkey)
The Eastern Front (Modern Turkish: Şark Cephesi or Doğu Cephesi) was one of the fronts of the Army of the Grand National Assembly during the Turkish War of Independence. Its commanded all military units in Eastern Region. At first, its headquarters was located at Erzurum, and moved to Sarıkamış, then Kars during the Turkish–Armenian War (which itself is usually referred to synecdochically as the Eastern Front of the Turkish War of Independence).
| Eastern Front | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 9–15, 1920–December 8–9, 1920 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Size | Front |
| Part of | Turkish Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Erzurum, Sarıkamış, Kars |
| Engagements | Turkish–Armenian War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Kâzım Karabekir Pasha |
The Eastern Front has its foundations in remnants of the XV Corps of the Ottoman Army. It engaged in the Turkish–Armenian War and the Georgian operations.
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