The 5th Corps (Turkish: 5. Kolordu) is a field corps of the Turkish Army under 1st Army. It is headquartered at Çorlu in Tekirdağ Province under command of Tevfik Algan. It was formed in 1911 during the Turkish War of Independence.[1][2]

5th Corps
Founded1911
CountryTurkey Turkey
BranchTurkish Army
TypeInfantry
SizeCorps
Part ofFirst Army
Garrison/HQÇorlu, Tekirdağ Province
EngagementsTurkish War of Independence (1919-1923)
Commanders
Major generalTevfik Algan
Notable
commanders
Fahrettin Altay

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References

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  1. ^ "5. Kolordu Komutanı Tevfik Algan, Tümgeneralliğe Terfi Etti". www.avrupayakasi.com.tr. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  2. ^ "Bulurum.com - Türkiye Yerel Arama ve Firma Rehberi". www.bulurum.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.