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The Greco-Turkish War effectively ends with Turkish victory over the Greeks in Smyrna.

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Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922)

Conflict between the Kingdom of Greece and the Turkish National Movement

The Greco-Turkish War of 1919–1922 was fought between Greece and the Turkish National Movement during the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I, between 15 May 1919 and 14 October 1922. This conflict was a part of the Turkish War of Independence.
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Smyrna

Ancient Greek city, currently İzmir, Turkey

Smyrna was an Ancient Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Due to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence, and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. Since about 1930, the city's name has been İzmir.
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