XX Corps (Ottoman Empire)
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| XX Corps Yirminci Kolordu | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1916– |
| Country |  Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Corps |
| Patron |  Ottoman Sultan |
| Engagements | Macedonian Front (World War I) Sinai and Palestine Campaign (World War I) Battle of Jerusalem Battle of Megiddo |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Mirliva Abdul Kerim Pasha Mirliva Ali Fuad Pasha (June 30, 1917-June 26, 1920[1]) |
The XX Corps of the Ottoman Empire (Turkish: 20 nci Kolordu or Yirminci Kolordu) was one of the corps of the Ottoman Army. It was formed during World War I.
Order of Battle, December 1916
In December 1916, the corps was structured as follows:[2][3]
- XX Corps (Macedonian Front, Commander: Mirliva Abdülkerim Pasha)
- 49th Division (Commander: Miralay Mahmut Bey), withdrawn to Turkey on March 19, 1917.[4]
- 50th Division (Commander: Kaymakam Şükrü Naili Bey, Chief of Staff: Yüzbaşı Tevfik Bey), withdrawn to Turkey in May 1917.[5]
- 157th Infantry Regiment (Commander: Kaymakam Akif Bey)
- 158th Infantry Regiment (Commander: Binbaşı Nedim Bey)
- 169th Inıfantry Regiment (Commander: Kaymakam Servet Bey)
- 50th Artillery Regiment (Commander: Binbaşı Sadık Bey)
Order of Battle, August 1917
In August 1917, the corps was structured as follows:[6]
- XX Corps (Syria-Palestine), Commander was Ali Fuat Cebesoy
Order of Battle, June 1918, September 1918
In June 1918, September 1918, the corps was structured as follows:[7]
- XX Corps (Palestine)