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Atatürk's Lost Years: From Gallipoli to the War of Independence
We trace the extraordinary arc of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, moving beyond his famous presidency to explore the crucible of World War I and the Turkish War of Independence. After arriving in Anatolia as a reluctant officer at Gallipoli, he transformed into the architect of modern Turkey, leading resistance against Allied occupation forces from 1919 to 1923. This episode examines his strategic brilliance at the Battle of Sakarya and the decisive victory at Dumlupınar, while also delving into the complex political maneuvering required to unify fragmented nationalist movements under the Grand…
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