TBMM hükümetleri döneminde Müdâfaa-i Millîye Vekâleti (3 Mayıs 1920-29 Ekim 1923)
Özet
Since the 19th century, with the development of modern combat techniques throughout the world, the supply and subsistence needs of the armies came to the fore, and accordingly, institutions that would manage these needs and organizations were needed. In the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, the Seraskerlik Authority was appointed to provide this organization. The Seraskerlik Authority was closed in 1908 and transferred its duty to the Ministry of War. With the Armistice of Mondros, signed by the Ottoman Empire in 1918, its lands began to be occupied by the Entente States. As a result, the Turkish people were organized against unjust invasions and started a struggle for independence under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Pasha. On April 23, 1920 with the opening of Turkey's Grand National Assembly, the task of the Ministry of War in the Ottoman Empire to sustain effectively in the struggle for independence was divided between the newly formed government in the General Staff and Ministry of National Defense. During the War of Independence, the Ministry of National Defense will undertake the administration, supply and mobilization of the army, and the Military Ministry of War, training, operation and intelligence. During this period, three commanders acted as Deputies to the Ministry of National Defense. These deputies are Fevzi (Çakmak) Pasha, Refet (Bele) Pasha and Kâzım (Özalp) Pasha respectively. The Ministry of National Defense, which assumed a critical task, continued its activities with great effort during this period of independence struggle. All kinds of weapons, ammunition, ammunition, combat equipment, scientific equipment, fortification, aircraft supply, living and lifeless transportation vehicles, the Ministry of Defense took care of the production and repair of these needs. In addition, fuel supply and distribution, beverage, food, equipment, equipment, supply activities of the army, officer supply and appointment, health and veterinary affairs are also under the responsibility of the Ministry. In this study, the importance of the Ministry of National Defense during the War of Independence will be examined.