Greece declassifies intelligence records on 1974 Cyprus crisis

[Keithcaley]

From Reuters

[tutor4u]

This is a much more balanced viewpoint, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_i ... _of_Cyprus

[Groucho]

This is a much more balanced viewpoint, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_i ... _of_Cyprus

"The Turkish forces landed in Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before a ceasefire was declared...."

Don't think the percentage is right. If only 3% was captured the Greek Cypriots would not have considered a ceasefire.

[kerry 6138]

https://www.militaryhistories.co.uk/greenline/1974_3

[tutor4u]

The Turkish forces landed in Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before a ceasefire was declared.


Part 2 The Greek military junta collapsed and was replaced by a civilian government. Following the breakdown of peace talks, Turkish forces enlarged their original beachhead in August 1974 resulting in the capture of approximately 36% of the island.

[waddo]

Who broke the ceasefire that allowed the Turkish forces to proceed further than the original beachead?

[benjaminbutton]

This thread could go on and on, couldn't it?