REVOLT IN GREECE AFTER THE GREEK DEBACLE IN ASIA MINOR

Abstract

This paper delves into a comprehensive analysis of the 1922 rebellion in Greece, focusing on the significant events surrounding the Greek monarch's abdication and the subsequent uprising led by a military delegation against the established government. The primary objective of this research is to shed light on the underlying causes and the far-reaching consequences of this historical event. As a result of the rebellion the Greek king abdicated and a new government was established in Greece. Despite this, the rebellion continued to spread and resulted in the rebels taking over the government. The overarching objective of this research is to explicate the underlying causes and the far-reaching consequences of the rebellion. The primary sources underpinning this investigation are gleaned from American, British, and Turkish press. Employing a comparative content analysis method, the initial step involved the identification and classification of relevant news and articles. These were thereafter categorized based on the principle of impartiality. Subsequently, the selection of news and articles to be included within the purview of the study was meticulously undertaken. Ultimately, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted through content comparison. The potential insights derived from this study encompass an understanding of the impact of the rebellion on both the Greek government and its military forces.

Keywords

• Revolt in Greece
• September 1922
• Greek Debacle
• Asia Minor
• Revolutionary Committee

KÜÇÜK ASYA'DAKI YUNAN HEZIMETINDEN SONRA YUNANISTAN'DA İSYAN

Öz

Bu makale, Yunanistan'daki 1922 isyanının kapsamlı bir analizini ele almakta, Yunan hükümdarının tahttan çekilmesi ile sonuçlanan önemli olaylara ve ardından askeri bir delegasyonun yerleşik hükümete karşı önderlik ettiği ayaklanmaya odaklanmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, bu tarihi olayın altında yatan nedenlere ve geniş kapsamlı sonuçlarına ışık tutmaktır. İsyan sonucunda Yunan kralı tahttan çekilmiş ve Yunanistan’da yeni bir hükümet kurulmuştur. Buna rağmen isyan yayılarak devam etmiş ve isyancıların yönetimi ele geçirmeleri ile sonuçlanmıştır. Çalışma, isyanın nedenlerini ve sonuçlarını ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın ana kaynakları Amerikan, İngiliz ve Türk basınıdır. Bu araştırma için karşılaştırmalı içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öncelikle konuyla ilgili haber ve yazılar tespit edilmiş, ardından tarafsızlık ilkesine göre tasnif edilmiştir. Sonrasında araştırma kapsamında değerlendirilmesine karar verilen haber ve yazılar belirlenmiştir. Son olarak içerik karşılaştırması yapıldıktan sonra bir değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın olası bulguları, isyanın Yunan hükümeti ve ordusu üzerindeki etkilerinin ortaya konulmasıdır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Eylül 1922
• Yunan Hezimeti
• Batı Anadolu
• Yunanistan’da İsyan
• İhtilal Komitesi

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