Ottoman Empire in WWI

1914, the beginning of the war

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• ​WWI started in 1914 and ended in 1918

• The war started because they were an enemy of British, American, Russia, France and other.

• They later lost their territory in a war. 

• Ottoman empire found its allies, German, Austria, and Hungary.

• Turkey were desperate for money so they attacked several Russian ports.

• In late 1914, Enver was looking east. He has a big idea both for Jihad and united Turkish people.

• Russia conquered the turkish land before and Enver wanted to kick them out.

• At the beginning of November in 1914, the greatest Islamic Islamic power causes a war. 

• They became aggressive in the war and the sultan declare jihad against France, Russia, and the Great Britain.

• They were humiliated by Libya and Balkans which was a reason that causes the European war

• However, the government made an impression in industrialization and the military power, motivated by their dreams.