1st Expeditionary Force (Ottoman Empire)
The 1st Expeditionary Force (Turkish: Birinci Kuvve-i Seferiye) of the Ottoman Empire was one of the expeditionary forces of the Ottoman Army.
| 1st Expeditionary Force Birinci Kuvve-i Seferiye | |
|---|---|
| Active | November 1914[1] – 20 September 1915[2] |
| Country |  |
| Branch | |
| Type | Expeditionary Force |
| Patron | Sultan of the Ottoman Empire |
| Engagements | Caucasus Campaign (World War I) Battle of Dilman Second Battle of Tortum |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Kaymakam Kâzım Karabekir Bey Kaymakam Ali İhsân Bey |
Order of battle
In December 1914, the 1st Expeditionary Force was structured as follows:[3]
- 1st Expeditionary Force HQ (commander: Kaymakam Kâzım Karabekir Bey)
- 7th Infantry Regiment (3rd Division, İzmit)
- 9th Infantry Regiment (3rd Division, Adapazarı)
- 44th Infantry Regiment (15th Division, Kayseri)
- 3rd Battalion (Mountain Howitzer) (4th Artillery Regiment, Edirne)
- 4th Artillery Regiment
References
- Erickson 2007, p. 70.
- Erickson 2007, p. 72.
- Erickson 2007, p. 71.
- General references
- Erickson, Edward J. (2007). Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I: A Comparative Study. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-77099-6.
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