Turkish War of Independence Research

Conclusion

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s leadership was the foundation of Turkey’s successful War of Independence. His battlefield strategies stopped occupying forces, his political actions unified a fragmented resistance under one national identity, and his diplomatic skills secured international recognition through the Treaty of Lausanne.

The research across all pages supports our hypothesis: Without Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s leadership, the Turkish War of Independence would not have resulted in the successful establishment of a sovereign Turkish Republic. His leadership was not only influential—it was indispensable.

His legacy continues to define the core values of modern Turkey: independence, national unity, and secular republicanism.