Mustafa Kemal`s Instructions (An Intercepted and Decyphered Telegram) to Bekir Sami in London-a Reassessment of the London Conference (21 February - 12 March 1921) and its Immediate Consequences

Authors : Yuluğ Tekin KURAT

Pages : 55-88

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Publication Date : 1984-04-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :When the Greek army failed to capture Eskishehir and had to beat a retreat before the defences of İnönü in early January 1921, armed conflict gave its way to diplomacy for a while. The initiative came from the Allies, who having met in Paris on 25 January, adopted the suggestion of Count Sforza, the Italian Foreign Minister. Accordingly a conference was called in London between the Allies and the representatives of Greek and Turkish insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Istanbul and Ankara); governments. The invitation underlined that the basis of talks should be the Treaty of Sevres, but subject to modifications as might have been necessitated by the passage of events.
Keywords : Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Bekir Sami Bey, London, Conference of London

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