11 April 1914Battle of ShialaAli Ishan Bey
Beys Turkish XIII Corps are driven back into the Jebel Hamlin Mountains
Historical records for Turkey in 1914, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Beys Turkish XIII Corps are driven back into the Jebel Hamlin Mountains
The Dardanelles & Bosprous are closed to Allied shipping
Russia declares war on Turkey
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her. Britain & France declare war on Turkey
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her
The Turkish forces in the Yemen are held although the Sultanate of Lahej is taken
Enver orders reinforcement of the Dardanelles as the threat of an Allied attack increases.
Cevat strengthens mines, mobile guns and coastal batteries after Allied submarine and surface attacks.
Cevat improves searchlights, artillery positions and observation arrangements along the straits.
Favours an alliance with the Entente Powers but his diplomatic efforts fail
Favours an alliance with the Entente Powers but his diplomatic efforts fail
Authorizes Souchons pre-emptive strike in the Black Sea against the Entente Powers
Authorizes Souchons pre-emptive strike in the Black Sea against the Entente Powers
Armenian nationalists slaughter an estimated 120,000 nonns. Armenian nationalists invade Turkey with Russian arms
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