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Turkish President Erdogan marks 2234th anniversary of Turkish Land Forces
'I congratulate, with my most heartfelt feelings, founding anniversary of our Turkish Land Forces, which has history of 2234 years full of glorious victories,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Serdar Dincel |
28.06.2025 - Update : 28.06.2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
ISTANBUL
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday marked the 2234th anniversary of Turkish Land Forces.
"I congratulate, with my most heartfelt feelings, the founding anniversary of our Turkish Land Forces, which has a history of 2234 years filled of glorious victories," Erdogan wrote on X.
Hailing "the heroic members" of the Turkish Armed Forces and Land Forces, Erdogan said: "I gratefully remember our martyrs."
Hun Emperor Mete Khan’s accession to the throne in 209 BC is recognized as the foundation of the Turkish Army.
The organization model of the army, initiated by Khan, was also used by other Turkic states in history, including Gokturks, Uighurs, Seljuks, and Ottomans.
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