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Fatma Seher Erden (Kara Fatma) (1888, Erzurum – 2 July 1955, Istanbul) was one of the female militia commanders who served in the Kuvâ-yi Milliye units during the Turkish War of Independence【1】. She participated in resistance activities during the Balkan Wars and the First World War, and during the National Struggle she took part in active military operations in Western Anatolia with volunteer units she organized. The unit she formed consisted of approximately 300 to 350 fighters, both men and w

Kemal Tahir’s Tired novel *Yorgun Savaşçı* examines the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the nation’s struggle for independence prior to the National War of Independence. Novel delves deeply into the various segments of society and the political atmosphere of the era through the story of a single individual. Main character Hell Topçu Cemil embodies the moral, social and political decay experienced by the populace during the final days of the Ottoman Empire and the resistance spirit that emerged

Mehmet Âkif Ersoy (20 December 1873–27 December 1936) was a poet, writer, and intellectual who lived during the final years of the Ottoman Empire and the founding years of the Republic of Türkiye. He is known for his activities during the National Struggle, his service as a deputy for Burdur in the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (1920–1923), and for being the author of the İstiklâl Marşı, the national anthem of Türkiye.Early Life and FamilyTwo main claims appear in different sources regardin

Close your eyes and imagine a battlefield. If you saw a twelve-year-old child riding a horse alongside adult soldiers, their courage serving as an example, what would you feel? This hero is Nezahat Onbaşı, one of the names of the National Struggle.A Childhood Spent on the FrontsNezahat was born in 1908. At the age of nine, she lost her mother. Her father, Colonel Hafız Halit Bey, took her with him to the heart of the war because he had no one else to leave her with. Instead of playing in playgro

Rahime Hatun was born in 1890 in the Kanlıgeçit neighborhood of Kayalı village (formerly known as Raziyeler), Osmaniye. Her father’s name was Abdullah, and her mother’s name was Hatice. The region where she lived, Cebelibereket, was a strategically significant settlement area during that period, characterized by its mountainous and forested terrain, playing an important role in both the Ottoman settlement policies and the National Struggle.Although documented details about Rahime Hatun’s early l

One of the prominent figures of the National Struggle period, Ibrahim Ethem Akıncı is known both as a civil administrator and as the founder and commander of a military organization. His life spans the final years of the Ottoman Empire through the early years of the Republic of Türkiye.Early Life and EducationIbrahim Ethem Akıncı was born in 1889 in the village of Biliçe, within the Serez Sanjak of the Salonica Vilayet. He belonged to the “Tüfekçizadeler” family. He graduated first in his class

İstiklal Yolu is a supply route that extended from Turkish to the front during the War of Independence, Black Sea Region. Beginning at İnebolu Port, this route passes through Kastamonu, Ilgaz, and Çankırı, reaching Ankara. During the most critical phases of the war, it played a vital role in transporting weapons, ammunition, food, medicine, and other logistics supplies to the front. This road was not merely a military supply line; it became a symbol of the nation’s total struggle for independenc

The Independence Medal is an official state decoration established to be awarded to military and civilian individuals who rendered distinguished service during the Turkish War of Independence, as well as to the families of those who died as martyrs during the National Struggle. It is the only medal awarded during the founding process of the Republic of Türkiye and is regulated by a special law.Independence Medal (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Reason and Scope of AwardTh

The Şahinbey National Struggle Museum is dedicated to presenting Gaziantep’s resistance during the Turkish War of Independence and the efforts of its citizens. The museum was established to convey in detail the struggle against French and British occupations between 1919 and 1921. The historical building, restored by Şahinbey Municipality, was opened to the public in 2018.Şahinbey National Struggle Museum (AA)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Establishment and Purpose of the M

The Color of Victory is a Turkish drama film released in Türkiye on February 16, 2024, depicting real events that took place between 1918 and 1923. The film explores how football was used in occupied Istanbul to boost public morale and strengthen national unity. The production centers on Fenerbahçe Sports Club and key figures of Türkiye’s struggle for independence. The film earned a worldwide box office revenue of 1,261,359 US dollars.PlotThe film is set in Istanbul in 1918. It follows Galip Kul