The Role of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in the Recent History of Turkey

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The essay explores the aftermath of World War I, focusing on the decline of the Young Turks following Germany's defeat and Turkey's surrender in 1918. It highlights the Allies' annexation of Ottoman territories and the subsequent struggle for a new national identity. Amidst this turmoil, a wave of patriotism led to the establishment of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in April 1920, with Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Ataturk) at its helm, marking a pivotal moment in Turkey's quest for independence and the formation of a new political order.