Raid on Erikli

The raid on Erikli was performed by members of the Kuva-yi Milliye in the Greco-Turkish War. The Malgaç attack had shocked the Greeks, so the members of the Kuva-yi Milliye planned to perform another assault.

Raid on Erikli
Part of the Greco-Turkish War (1919–22)
Date21–22 June 1919
Location
Erikli (close to Erbeyli)
Result Turkish victory
Belligerents
Greece Kuva-yi Milliye
Strength
3 Evzones companies (700 men) 40 men
Casualties and losses
30 killed and 40 wounded 7 killed and 10 wounded
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