What were the series of events that lead to the invasion of Cyprus by - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What were the series of events that lead to the invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish forces in 1974?

What were the series of events that lead to the invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish forces in 1974?

Change Image    Delete

Asked by H.Donna, Last updated: Apr 21, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

1 Answer

Patricia Allison

Patricia Allison

Patricia Allison
Patricia Allison

Answered Mar 13, 2018

In the summer of 1974, country of Turkey and its military forces invaded the small island of Cyprus. This was due to several events that took place about five days before the invasion. It was called the Cypriot coup d’etat. All of this had to do with an uprising that occurred involving the Greek government, military and protestors.

Five days prior, the protestors were able to kick out the current President Makarios III who was in office at the time. Nikos Sampson took his place. Then both Greece took over Cyprus before Turkey then tried to take over the island. This conflict resulted in Turkey able to take over the island and kicking out the Greeks. Turkey had far more troops than both Cyprus and Greece combined.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.