5th Corps (Turkey)

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 Tevfik Algan. It was formed in 1921 during the Turkish War of Independence.[1][2]

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

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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