Central Army (Turkey)
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The Central Army (Modern Turkish: Merkez Ordusu) is one of the field armies of the Army of the Grand National Assembly during the Turkish War of Independence. Its headquarters was located at Amasya.
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Central Army | |
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Active | December 9, 1920 - February 8, 1922 |
Country | Turkey |
Allegiance | Ankara Government |
Size | 10,000 (December 1920)[1] |
Part of | Turkish Army |
Garrison/HQ | Amasya |
Nickname(s) | Turkish Liberation Army |
Engagements | Turkish War of Independence |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Nureddin Pasha |
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The Central Army has its foundations in remnants of the III Corps of the Ottoman Army.