The activities of the organizationsin Erzincan 1918-1932

ABSTRACT Through this study,by analyzingthe organizations which made their presence felt in Erzincan, their effects created in Erzincan on political, military and social areas are scrutinized. Established during Tripolitania War and Balkan Wars and within unfavorable conditions, these organizations gained the qualification of military by taking place in the social life afterwards the World War I and right after Armistice of Mudros they acted like a central government by getting more powerful. Many organizations established in Erzincan showed themselves in the defense of the country by working actively in the center and districts. Erzincan getting involved in every stage of Turkish Republic Government established as a result of war of independence took place in the stage of history. The purpose of this study is to analyze the organizations establishedagainst the invasions in the country before and after the World War I, their synchronization with other organization branches in order to provide continuance for the country, their works and their all-out efforts during the National Struggle.It is also aimed to provide for further studies in related topics and contribute to world by analyzing these organizations along with their social dimensions as a whole. KeyWords:National Struggle , Organization, Community, Erzincan.