Atatürk's Message to the
Army of the Turkish Republic
To the heroic Turkish Army, whose history and
victories began with the history of mankind, and who have carried the light of
civilisation before you in all your conquests.
In critical and difficult times you have
saved the country from cruelty, unhappiness, harassment and from invading
enemies. In these important times for the Republic I have no doubt that armed
with the most modern weaponry and military technology you will continue to
carry out your duty as you have done in the past.
On this, the 15th Anniversary of
the Turkish Republic, whose wealth and strength continues to grow for all to
see, I, in interpreting the feelings of our great nation, express my sincere
thanks to our heroic army.
Together with our great nation, I have faith
and confidence that you will be ready at all times to do your duty to protect
the honour and glory of the Turkish Fatherland and society against any
possible danger from both within and outside. By means of the most modern
equipment and weapons given to the army by the nation I am sure that by your
unselfishness and readiness to lay down your lives you will do your duty.
With this conviction I great and congratulate
you, the heroic and experienced commanders, officers and servicemen of our
land, sea and air forces.
I wish you a happy 15th
Anniversary of the Republic!
29th October 1938
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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