TO FIGHT TURKS.
CREEK ARMY READY. ALLIES IN CONSTANTINOPLE. By Telegraph,—Press Association. Received March 17, 2.40 p.m. London, March 12. It is understood the Creeks are prepar % de to undertake the task of dealing with the Mustapha Kemal force in Anatolia, which is estimated at 40,000. The Greek Army at present in Asia Minor is ready to act if necessary. It comprises six divisions of 15,000 each, a total strength in bayonets of 55,000, with two hundred guns. It is stated Mustapha's force' i 3 very scattered, with only a small proportion of the old Turkish regulars. Meanwhile, it is stated the Allies have decided to occupy the War Office, the telegraphic' and postal buildings, and certain other departments in Constantinople in order to prevent collaboration between the Turkish authorities and Mustapha.—Reuter Service.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 March 1920, Page 5
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133TO FIGHT TURKS. Taranaki Daily News, 18 March 1920, Page 5
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