Turkish capture of Smyrna
The Turkish capture of Smyrna (; Liberation of İzmir) was the final phase of the Great Offensive and last battle of the Turkish War of Independence. After the Turkish Army inflicted heavy losses on the Greek Army at Dumlupınar, on 30 August 1922, Greek forces were in continual retreat towards Smyrna (modern İzmir) as the Turkish Army's westward advance continued. On the eve of the Turkish arrival, Greek forces left the city, and on 8 September, at ten o'clock in the morning, the Greek administration ceased to exist in Smyrna. On 9 September 1922, the Turkish Army entered İzmir from Kemalpaşa to the east. The capture would lead to the Burning of Smyrna and the deaths of many civilians.