Bombardment of Samsun

Bombardment of Samsun
Part of the Turkish War of Independence

Samsun view after the bombardment
Date7 June 1922
Location
Samsun, Turkey
Result See § Outcome
Belligerents
Greece Ankara Government
Strength
1 battleship (Kilkis)
3 cruisers
2 destroyers
4 minesweepers		 1 artillery piece
Casualties and losses
4 civilians killed, 3 wounded

On 7 June 1922, ships of the Greek Navy bombarded the Turkish town of Samsun for three hours (15:02–18:00), firing 400 rounds; while in response, the single Turkish artillery piece in the town fired back 25 rounds. While the American destroyers USS Sands, USS McFarland, and USS Sturtevant were present, they did not participate in the bombardment.


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