The Greek army, despite its lack of…

The Greek army, despite its lack of equipment and its unprotected supply lines, launches a major offensive in Anatolia in March 1921 against the nationalist Turks, who have defied the Ottoman government and will not recognize its treaty.

The Greek army pushes eastward into Asia Minor along a broad front, at one point extending the the Greek line across much of Anatolia.

Fierce resistance by the nationalists results in the defeat of the Greeks on March 30 at the Second Battle of Inönü.

The British favor territorial expansion by the Greek kingdom but, unwilling to provoke France, refuse to offer any military assistance.

The Turkish forces, on the other hand, receive considerable assistance from Soviet Russia, and ...