Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

MUSTAFA KEMAL PASHA'S ERZURUM DAYS (3 JULY 1919-29 AUGUST 1919)

 Mustafa ÖZYÜREK

The city of Erzurum has always been a significant place in Turkish history, yet it has experienced the most stirred days during the National Struggle. It is because after the Armistice of Mondros, when the homeland of Turkish people was exposed to occupation for various reasons, the first stage of national unity was realized here and the rightful cry of Turks rose from here to all over the world. The unique role of Erzurum in that blessed path has been undoubtedly to embrace Mustafa Kemal Pasha in difficult days of his life, unfurling the battle flag against the internal and external enemies who wanted to put an end the presence of the Turks. Erzurum Congress, hosted in Erzurum, constituted the major stage of this struggle by stopping the unjustified occupations, rejecting absolutely mandate and commitment, and adopting full independence as an ideal. For this reason, activities conducted by M. Kemal Pasha in Erzurum for two months played a vital role in rescuing precious homeland from the occupation.

Key Words: Erzurum, Mustafa Kemal Paşa, National Struggle, Independence

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