XXII Corps (Ottoman Empire)
| XXII Corps Yirmi İkinci Kolordu | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1916–September 1918 |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Corps |
| Patron | Sultans of the Ottoman Empire |
| Engagements |
Sinai and Palestine Campaign (World War I) Battle of Megiddo |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Miralay Friedrich Freiherr Kress von Kressenstein Miralay Refet Bele |
The XXII Corps of the Ottoman Empire (Turkish: 22 nci Kolordu or Yirmi İkinci Kolordu) was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed during World War I.
Formations
Order of Battle, August 1917
In August 1917, the corps was structured as follows:[1]
- XXII Corps (Palestine)
- 3rd Division, 7th Division, 53rd Division
Order of Battle, January 1918, June 1918
In January and June 1918, the corps was structured as follows:[2]
- XXII Corps (Palestine)
- 3rd Division, 7th Division, 20th Division
Order of Battle, September 1918
In September 1918, the corps was structured as follows:[3]
- XXII Corps (Palestine)
- 7th Division, 20th Division
Sources
- ↑ Edward J. Erickson, Order to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War, Greenwood Press, 2001, ISBN 0-313-31516-7, p. 170.
- ↑ Edward J. Erickson, Order to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War, Greenwood Press, 2001, ISBN 0-313-31516-7, p. 181, 188.
- ↑ Edward J. Erickson, Order to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War, Greenwood Press, 2001, ISBN 0-313-31516-7, p. 197.
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