5th Expeditionary Force (Ottoman Empire)
The 5th Expeditionary Force (Turkish: Beşinci Kuvve-i Seferiye) of the Ottoman Empire was one of the expeditionary forces of the Ottoman Army.
| 5th Expeditionary Force Beşinci Kuvve-i Seferiye | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 1914[1] – 20 September 1915[2] |
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | |
| Type | Expeditionary Force |
| Patron | Sultans of the Ottoman Empire |
| Engagements | World War I
|
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Kaymakam Halil Bey Kaymakam Bekir Sami Bey |
Order of battle
In December 1914, the 5th Expeditionary Force was structured as follows:[3]
- 5th Expeditionary Force HQ (commander: Kaymakam Halil Bey)
- 7th Infantry Regiment (13th Division, Ankara)
- 9th Infantry Regiment (14th Division, Daday)
- 44th Infantry Regiment (15th Division, Yozgat)
- 3rd Battalion (Mountain Howitzer) (10th Artillery Regiment, Ankara)
- 10th Artillery Regiment
Sources
- Edward J. Erickson, Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I: A comparative study, Routledge, 2007, ISBN 978-0-415-77099-6, p. 70.
- Edward J. Erickson, Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I: A comparative study, Routledge, 2007, ISBN 978-0-415-77099-6, p. 72.
- Edward J. Erickson, Ottoman Army Effectiveness in World War I: A comparative study, Routledge, 2007, ISBN 978-0-415-77099-6, p. 71.
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