Franco-Turkish War - Evacuation of Sile in June, 1920
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Franco-Turkish War - Evacuation of Sile in June, 1920
Turkey - Black Sea Coast - Evacuation of the French population Sile - 17th June 1920, during the Franco-Turkish War. Known as the Cilicia Campaign ( La campagne de Cilicie in France and as The Southern Front or Guney Cephesi in Turkish) - a series of conflicts fought between France and the Turkish provisional government from May 1920 to October 1921 in the aftermath of World War I. Date: 1920
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Armenian Campagne Campaign Cilicia Evacuated Evacuation Forces Franco Independence Legion Sailors Warship Sile
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of the evacuation of the French population from Sile, Turkey, along the Black Sea Coast, on the 17th of June, 1920. The Franco-Turkish War, also known as the Cilicia Campaign or the Southern Front in Turkish history, had been raging since May 1920, following the aftermath of World War I. The conflict arose between the French colonial forces and the Turkish provisional government over the control of Cilicia, a region rich in resources and strategic importance. In this image, a small steam launch ferries the last remnants of the French community from the shores of Sile. The Armenian Legion, a military unit formed during the war, is seen assisting in the evacuation. The Turkish flag can be seen flying proudly on the coast, symbolizing the growing Turkish nationalism and the eventual triumph of the Turkish forces. The French navy provides naval support, with warships anchored in the background. Sailors can be seen on the decks, ready to assist in the evacuation. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and determination, as the French population bids farewell to their homeland, marking the end of the French colonial presence in the region. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a significant moment in history, as Turkey worked towards its independence and the French colonial forces retreated from the region. The Cilicia Campaign is an important chapter in the annals of both Turkish and French history, and serves as a testament to the complex and often tumultuous relationship between these two nations.
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