Turkish Brigade archives collection regarding Korean War
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ItemPhotomontage: an anonymous Turkish Brigade soldier( 1950)The photomontage commemorates the participation of an anonymous soldier from the Turkiye Brigade in the Korean War. Positioned in the upper right corner, it features a soldier's portrait alongside a battlefield map, symbolizing the soldier's courageous engagement in combat. Adjacent to this depiction stands a woman draped in the Turkic flag, wielding a torch, embodying the spirit of liberty and resilience. Emblazoned above is the iconic slogan 'Yurtta sulh, cihanda sulh' (Peace at home, peace in the world), a maxim championed by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the revered founding president of the Turkic Republic. Originating in 1931, this motto has since transcended its origins to become emblematic of the Turkic Republic's enduring commitment to peaceful diplomacy and international harmony.
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ItemNorth Star( 1954-08-04)‘North Star’ is the USNS GNS, a warship heading from Korea to Turkiye. R.M. Blatchford (T-AP 153) is considered to have been written by the third troop of the Turkiye Brigade, the last to be deployed in the Korean War. Judging by the text, it is believed to be the final leg of the route to Turkiye through the Suez Canal, sailing around the eastern Mediterranean. The magazine was named 'North Star' (original: Şimal Yıldızı or Kutup Yıldızı) after the code name of the Turkiye Brigade. ‘North Star’ was a magazine published on board ships on long voyages and included amusing stories, uplifting short stories, poetry, patriotic sayings, humorous illustrations, and anecdotes from the return journey. This collection contains a significant portion of articles written by Huseyin Yakis, which looks back on the Korean War and contains an evaluation of the capabilities of Turkic soldiers and a pessimistic view of the national system.
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ItemName List: Returning Home Soldiers from The First Group of The Turkish Brigade( 1951)This document is a list of soldiers who returned home to Turkiye. This list was mimeographed in Korea and detailed the personal information (service number, unit, rank) of returning soldiers. In this document, the information of 151 soldiers has been mimeographed, and in the last line of the list, you can see that one person's name has been additionally written in pen. This list has no date information but is presumed to have been compiled between the fall of 1951 and the spring of 1954.
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ItemKorea And The War( 1954-06-01)Entitled 'Korea ve Harp,' this 53-page mimeographed booklet, though not formally registered, is attributed to the fourth unit of the Turkiye Brigade. It serves as a comprehensive compendium encompassing diverse topics such as Korea's national identity, the genesis of the Korean War, the military endeavors of the Turkiye Brigade, profiles of esteemed combat personnel, and a poignant roster of fallen soldiers interred at the United Nations Memorial Park in Busan. Chapter 1 delves into the intricacies of Korea's ethnicity, historical backdrop, linguistic heritage, religious affiliations, and demographic composition. Meanwhile, Chapter 2 meticulously chronicles the evolving conflict dynamics in Korea, delineating key stages and pivotal dates, while offering a critical assessment of South Korea's military capabilities and combat strategies. Additionally, the booklet boasts eight meticulously crafted maps, including one illustrating the ancient Three Kingdoms period, alongside others delineating pivotal battles wherein the Turkiye Brigade played a pivotal role. Notable among these are depictions of engagements such as the Battle of Gunuri and the Battle of Geumyangjang-ri, spanning from November 25, 1950, to July 1951, vividly portraying the tactical intricacies of ground operations.
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ItemAfter War Volum 20( 1951-10-18)‘Savaş Dönüşü’ is a mimeograph magazine produced by the first troops of the Türkiye Brigade deployed in the Korean War. USNS General C.C. returned from Korea to Turkiye in September and October 1951. Turkiye forces aboard Ballou (T-AP-157) carried news from their homeland heard on the warship's radio and reports on the progress of the Korean War. In addition, it contains news from other cities such as Tokyo and London, eulogies describing and honoring the circumstances of the death of fallen comrades, anecdotes from warships, humorous stories, and inspiring quotes from religious figures.
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ItemAfter War Volum 15( 1951-10-13)‘Savaş Dönüşü’ is a mimeograph magazine produced by the first troops of the Türkiye Brigade deployed in the Korean War. USNS General C.C. returned from Korea to Turkiye in September and October 1951. Turkiye forces aboard Ballou (T-AP-157) carried news from their homeland heard on the warship's radio and reports on the progress of the Korean War. In addition, it contains news from other cities such as Tokyo and London, eulogies describing and honoring the circumstances of the death of fallen comrades, anecdotes from warships, humorous stories, and inspiring quotes from religious figures.
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ItemAfter War Volum 08( 1951-10-05)‘Savaş Dönüşü’ is a mimeograph magazine produced by the first troops of the Türkiye Brigade deployed in the Korean War. USNS General C.C. returned from Korea to Turkiye in September and October 1951. Turkiye forces aboard Ballou (T-AP-157) carried news from their homeland heard on the warship's radio and reports on the progress of the Korean War. In addition, it contains news from other cities such as Tokyo and London, eulogies describing and honoring the circumstances of the death of fallen comrades, anecdotes from warships, humorous stories, and inspiring quotes from religious figures.
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ItemAfter War Volum 03( 1951-09-30)‘Savaş Dönüşü’ is a mimeograph magazine produced by the first troops of the Türkiye Brigade deployed in the Korean War. USNS General C.C. returned from Korea to Turkiye in September and October 1951. Turkiye forces aboard Ballou (T-AP-157) carried news from their homeland heard on the warship's radio and reports on the progress of the Korean War. In addition, it contains news from other cities such as Tokyo and London, eulogies describing and honoring the circumstances of the death of fallen comrades, anecdotes from warships, humorous stories, and inspiring quotes from religious figures.