III Corps (Ottoman Empire)
The III Corps of the Ottoman Empire (Turkish: 3üncü Kolordu or Üçüncü Kolordu) was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed in the early 20th century during Ottoman military reforms.
| III Corps Üçüncü Kolordu | |
|---|---|
Esad Pasha and his men: from left to right: Sitting: Binbaşı Haydar Bey, Binbaşı Mehmed Hulusi Bey, Yüzbaşı Mehmed Nazim Bey, unknown, First row: Miralay Rushidi Bey, Miralay Mustafa Kemal Bey, Mirliva Esad Pasha, Middle row: Kaymakam Wilhelm Willmer, unknown, Milaray Hans Kannengiesser, Back row: Binbaşı Ohrili Kemal Bey, Kaymakam Fahreddin Bey, Binbaşı Izzeddin Bey | |
| Active | 1911– |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Kırk Kilise, Tekfur Dağı |
| Patron | Ottoman Sultan |
| Engagements | Gallipoli Campaign (World War I) Sinai and Palestine Campaign (World War I) Battle of Jerusalem Battle of Megiddo |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Mirliva Mahmud Muhtar Pasha (Balkan Wars) Mirliva Esad Pasha Miralay Ismet Bey (June 20, 1917-October 24, 1918) Ali Rıza Pasha |
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