A Review of Çerkes Ethem Event from the Nutuk s Perspective

At the initial stage of the National Struggle, Çerkes Ethem together with Kuvayı Seyyare units belonged to him, acted effectively through taking sides against either the Greek forces or rebellions in the country. However, under the influence of his environment he began to put himself on equal foot with first Mustafa Kemal Pasha and other leaders of the National Struggle over time. He used his membership of the Green Army Society and facilities provided by the New World Newspaper for his own interests. In particular, he and his brothers were not willing to accept the establishment of order and command system during the transition process from Kuva-yı Milliye to the regular army. Their almost open rebellionwise behaviors were first tolerated through advice but due to the inconsequency of this attempt, they were exiled together with Greek forces on their sides. As a result, Çerkes Ethem and his brothers were sentenced to an unfortunate position of the history of National Struggle.