XVIII Corps (Ottoman Empire)
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Active1912-1913
June 7, 1915 (as the Right Wing Group of the Third Army)[1]–
September 20, 1915 (as the XVIII Corps)[2]-
June 7, 1915 (as the Right Wing Group of the Third Army)[1]–
September 20, 1915 (as the XVIII Corps)[2]-
CountryOttoman Empire
TypeCorps
PatronSultans of the Ottoman Empire
| XVIII Corps On Sekizinci Kolordu | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1912-1913 June 7, 1915 (as the Right Wing Group of the Third Army)[1]– September 20, 1915 (as the XVIII Corps)[2]- |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Corps |
| Patron | Sultans of the Ottoman Empire |
| Engagements | Mesopotamian campaign (World War I) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Miralay Mehmet Ali Bey Miralay Halil Bey Miralay Kâzım Karabekir Bey (April 27, 1916-April 8, 1917[3]) Miralay Galatalı Şevket Bey |
The XVIII Corps of the Ottoman Empire (Turkish: 18 nci Kolordu or On Sekizinci Kolordu) was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed during World War I.