Georgios Hatzianestis
Georgios Hatzianestis (Greek: Γεώργιος Χατζηανέστης, 3 December 1863 – 15 November 1922) was a Greek artillery and general staff officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant general. He is best known as the commander-in-chief of the Army of Asia Minor at the time of the Turkish August 1922 offensive, which he failed to stop. Relieved, he was later tried and condemned in the Trial of the Six as one of the main culprits of the Greek defeat in the Asia Minor Campaign, and executed.
Georgios Hatzianestis | |
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Georgios Hatzianestis in uniform | |
| Native name | Γεώργιος Χατζηανέστης |
| Born | 3 December 1863 Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
| Died | 15 November 1922 (aged 58) Goudi, Kingdom of Greece |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece |
| Service/ | Hellenic Army |
| Years of service | 1884–1922 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Hellenic Military Geographical Service 6th Infantry Division |
| Commands held | 5th Infantry Division 15th Infantry Division Army of Thrace Army of Asia Minor |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Order of George I Order of the Redeemer Medal of Military Merit |
| Alma mater | Hellenic Army Academy |
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