✦ History

Turkish invasion of Cyprus

July 20 – August 18, 1974

Result Turkish victory

Turkey invaded northern Cyprus after a coup against President Makarios backed by the Greek junta. The island has been divided ever since.

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Battles and events 3

July 20–22, 1974
Battle of Pentemili beachhead Turkish victory Kyrenia
July 21–22, 1974
Operation Niki Nicosia International Airport
August 14, 1974
Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre Maratha

Key commanders

Cyprus 5

Makarios III President of Cyprus, Overthrown by the coup that preceded the invasion Glafcos Clerides belligerent leader Phaedon Gizikis belligerent leader Dimitrios Ioannidis military commander Nikos Sampson military commander

Turkey 3

Fahri Korutürk belligerent leader Necmettin Erbakan belligerent leader Bülent Ecevit belligerent leader