Battle of Shiala
Beys Turkish XIII Corps are driven back into the Jebel Hamlin Mountains
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1914 in Turkey
Explore 15 historical events and records for Turkey in 1914.
Historical records for Turkey in 1914
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April
October
Declaration of War
The Dardanelles & Bosprous are closed to Allied shipping
November
Declaration of War
Russia declares war on Turkey
Central Powers
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her
Declaration of War
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her. Britain & France declare war on Turkey
Turkey joins the Central Powers
Turkey joins the Central Powers; Britain and France declare war on her
Invasion of Yemen
The Turkish forces in the Yemen are held although the Sultanate of Lahej is taken
December
Dardanelles Defence Reinforcement Ordered
Enver orders reinforcement of the Dardanelles as the threat of an Allied attack increases.
Narrows Mine Defences Expanded
Cevat strengthens mines, mobile guns and coastal batteries after Allied submarine and surface attacks.
Searchlight and Battery Network Improved
Cevat improves searchlights, artillery positions and observation arrangements along the straits.
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement with The Entente Powers
Favours an alliance with the Entente Powers but his diplomatic efforts fail
Alliance Ahmed Djemal Pasha and Entente Powers
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
Declaration of War
Authorizes Souchons pre-emptive strike in the Black Sea against the Entente Powers
Invasion of Turkey
Armenian nationalists slaughter an estimated 120,000 nonns. Armenian nationalists invade Turkey with Russian arms
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