The Turkish invasion of Cyprus began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. Taking place upon a background of intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, … See more

Greek military coup of July 1974
In the spring of 1974, Greek Cypriot intelligence discovered that EOKA-B was planning a coup against President Makarios which was sponsored by the military junta of Athens.
The junta had come … See more

Greek Cypriot
Greek Cypriots have claimed that the invasion and subsequent actions by Turkey have been … See more

Greek Cypriots who were unhappy with the United States not stopping the Turkish invasion took part in protests and riots in front of the American embassy. Ambassador See more

Ottoman and British rule
In 1571 the mostly Greek-populated island of Cyprus was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, … See more

Against Turkish Cypriots
During the Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre by EOKA B, 126 people were killed on 14 August 1974. The United Nations described … See more

• 1964 Battle of Tylliria
• 1974 Battle of Pentemili beachhead
• 39th Infantry Division – the major Turkish unit in the invasion See more