İNEGÖL DURING THE YEARS OF NATIONAL STRUGGLE (1918-1922)

İnegöl as many cities in Anatolia had been exposed to Greek occupation during National Struggle due to its close proximity to Bursa and Istanbul. Especially after the movement of Greek army from Aegean coast on 22 June 1920 İnegöl was occupied in October, 1920. Turkish troops in Bursa and its vicinity had to withdraw towards Bozüyük-İnönü against that occupation. Following that date Greek troops occupied İnönü during Battles of İnönü and Battle of Kütahya-Eskişehir and encountered with Turkish troops. Besides, Greek army utilized İnegöl route as it withdrew towards Bursa. Because of its geographical location İnegöl was among the most destroyed places during National Struggle. In this study the events having occurred in İnegöl and its vicinity during National Struggle, period between 1918-1922 will be handled.