5th Corps (Turkey)

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5th Corps
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Founded1921
CountryTurkey Turkey
BranchTurkish Army
TypeInfantry
SizeCorps
Part ofFirst Army
Garrison/HQÇorlu, Tekirdağ Province
EngagementsTurkish War of Independence (1919-1923)
Commanders
Major generalTevfik Algan
Notable
commanders
Fahrettin Altay

The 5th Corps (Turkish: 5. Kolordu) is a field corps of the Turkish Army under 1st Army. It is headquartered at Çorlu in Tekirdağ Province under command of . It was formed in 1921 during the Turkish War of Independence.[1][2]

Subunits[]

  • 1st Armored Brigade
  • 3rd Armored Brigade
  • 54th Mechanized Infantry Brigade
  • 55th Mechanized Infantry Brigade
  • 65th Mechanized Infantry Brigade
  • Corps Armored Cavalry Battalion
  • 105th Artillery Regiment

References[]

  1. ^ "5. Kolordu Komutanı Tevfik Algan, Tümgeneralliğe Terfi Etti". www.avrupayakasi.com.tr. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  2. ^ "Bulurum.com - Türkiye Yerel Arama ve Firma Rehberi". www.bulurum.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
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