Turkish Corps & Divisional Commanders

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 09 Jun 2006 04:46

From our member Altay's excellent website: http://www.turkeyswar.com/

Click here:

http://www.turkeyswar.com/army/oob.htm

Generally it seems Lieutenant Colonel's normally held Divisional commands,Colonels commanded Corps.This was due to the Young Turks promoting on ability rather than seniority?

bilge kagan · Post by **bilge kagan** » 13 Jun 2006 16:21

hi peter,
after disaster of balkan wars, young turks leader enver pascha, old ottoman generals who don't know modern military retired. for this young commanders command in ww1 turkish army.

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 20 Jun 2006 11:47

Thanks bilge kagan

Welcome to the forum

/Peter