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The Ottoman Empire came into World War I as one of the Central Powers. The Ottoman Empire entered the war by carrying out a small surprise attack on the Black Sea coast of Russia on 29 October 1914, with Russia responding by declaring war on 2 November 1914.
See the boundaries and major cities of the Ottoman Empire at the start of the First World War in 1914. This map was produced by Geographx with research assistance from Damien Fenton and Caroline Lord.
Nov 3, 2017 · Learn about the origins, rise, achievements and decline of the Ottoman Empire, one of the longest-lasting dynasties in world history. See a map of the regions under Ottoman control at its peak and how they changed during WWI.
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A historical map of the Ottoman Empire in 1914, showing its territories, railways, and borders. The map is part of a collection of reference maps on World War I by Emerson Kent, a history teacher and author.
Apr 25, 2024 · The Ottoman Empire disintegrated and was partitioned after its defeat in World War I. The empire had already been in decline for centuries, struggling to maintain a bloated bureaucracy or a centralized administrative structure after various attempts at reform.
Territorial changes of the Ottoman Empire 1920. The Treaty of Sèvres (August 10, 1920) was the peace treaty between the Ottoman Empire and Allies at the end of World War I. The Treaty of Versailles was signed with Germany before this treaty to annul the German concessions including the economic rights and enterprises.
Jan 8, 2024 · The Ottoman Empire came into World War I as one of the Central Powers by carrying out a surprise attack on the Black Sea coast of Russia on 29 October 1914, with Russia responding by declaring war on 2 November 1914.