The victory in the battle of Dumlupinar on August 30, 1922, the Turkish people told the world that they would not accept captivity and would never give up independence on their own land.
This is the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of Victory in the Battle of Dumlupinar, a festive date that is widely celebrated on the territory of the republic on Friday, August 30.
The head of state said that the struggle of the Turkish people for independence was an inspiration for oppressed peoples.
Turkey will continue to make efforts to ensure peace, justice and tranquility around the world, the Turkish leader said.
Turkey on Friday, August 30 celebrates the 102nd anniversary of Victory in the Battle of Dumlupinar.
Festive events will be held throughout the country, an official part of which will be organized in Ankara.
The attack of the Turkish army under the command of Ataturk, which began on August 26, 1922 and ended on August 30 by the defeat of the intervention troops (great offensive), went into world history as one of the greatest examples of heroism.