Samsun clashes (1920)

Samsun Clashes
Part of Anglo-Turkish War, Franco-Turkish War and Pontic uprising
Date1920
Location
Samsun
Result Turkish victory
Belligerents

Turkish National Movement

United Kingdom

  • Australia
  • New Zealand

France

Pontic Rebels
Commanders and leaders
Mustafa Kemal Pasha
Topal Osman
Şefik Avni Pasha		 Unknown
Units involved
15th Division
Strength
1 division 200
150
700+
Most of the Greeks in Samsun
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Samsun Clashes were military engagements during the Turkish War of Independence that resulted in a victory for the Turkish forces.

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