Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Greek-Turkish_War
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Turkish national movement
Increased Greek military pressure |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Greek casualties estimated at 30,000
Turkish casualties estimated at 20,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:Greece |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Mustafa_Kemal_Atatürk
gptkb:Anastasios_Papoulas |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Literature and art inspired by the battle
Symbol of Turkish resistance Inspiration for Turkish nationalism Commemoration in Turkish history Memorials established in Turkey |
| gptkbp:date |
August 23, 1921
September 13, 1921 |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Influence on future treaties
Increased support for Turkish independence Impact on Greek public opinion Shift in international relations in the region |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Dumlupınar
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Turkish War of Independence
Response to Greek occupation of Anatolia |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Sakarya River
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Establishment_of_the_Republic_of_Turkey
Foundation for modern Turkey End of Greek expansionism in Anatolia Historical memory in Turkish education Recognition of Turkish sovereignty |
| gptkbp:location |
Sakarya River, Turkey
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive strategy by Turkish forces
Offensive strategy by Greek forces |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Greco-Turkish_War_(1919–1922)
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Battle of İnönü II
|
| gptkbp:result |
Turkish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Turning point in the Greco-Turkish War
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of western Anatolia
|
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:military_unit
Machine guns Cavalry units Aerial reconnaissance Infantry tactics |