Battle of Dumlupinar 'one of most crucial turning points' in nation's struggle: Turkish president

Battle of Dumlupinar 'one of most crucial turning points' in nation's struggle: Turkish president

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On the anniversary of the Great Offensive, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday hailed the country's victory in the military operation, which marks the resounding defeat of the occupying Greek troops at the hands of Turks in the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922. CE Report quoting Anadolu Agency

"The Battle of the Commander-in-Chief is one of the most crucial turning points in our nation's centuries-long struggle for perpetuity," Erdogan said in a message to mark the 101st anniversary of the Victory Day.

In the words of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Erdogan said the August 30 Victory is a great achievement that once again proved the power and heroism of the Turkish army.

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