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Author: Andrew Orr

Reviewed by: Dr. Michael S. Neiberg, chair of war studies, US Army War College

After World War I, French officials viewed the Middle East through a lens of Orientalism and imperial anxiety, leading them to misinterpret the rise of Turkish nationalism. In this gripping study, Andrew Orr reveals how flawed intelligence and racial biases shaped France’s response to Mustafa Kemal’s revolutionary movement. Facing the Victorious Turks offers a compelling reexamination of colonial misjudgment and its impact on the birth of modern Türkiye.

Publication Date

1-12-2026

Keywords

World War I, allied powers, nationalism, imperialism, intelligence

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: Facing the Victorious Turks: How the French Misread the Turkish War of Independence

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