The Engagement at Mati: Greek Artillery Making Good Practice, 1897; it was Generally

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The Engagement at Mati: Greek Artillery Making Good Practice, 1897; it was Generally

THE ENGAGEMENT AT MATI: GREEK ARTILLERY MAKING GOOD PRACTICE, 1897; It was generally agreed that the Greeks had more than held their own during the final engagement at Mati before the retreat was ordered. The morning had been taken up by a hot duel between the Greek and Turkish batteries, with but small loss to the Greeks. Hitherto the Turkish fire had ceased about midday, but on this occasion there was no interval, and shells came screaming overhead without any intermission. Turkish infantry advanced on the Greek left wing, and were compelled to retire. The Turkish cavalry prepared to charge, but also retired in face of the Greek fire. An attack on the right centre fared no better. When the day was over everything pointed to an interesting fight on the morrow. The subsequent abandonment by the Greeks of their position, which was followed by the disgraceful stampede, is therefore inexplicable

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1897 Artillery Attack Batteries Cavalry Charge Duel Engagement Face Fight Fire Good Greek Greeks Infantry Making Overhead Position Practice Retreat Screaming Shells Stampede Turkish Abandonment Ceased Disgraceful Interesting Intermission Interval Midday

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The Engagement at Mati: Greek Artillery Making Good Practice, 1897; it was generally agreed that the Greeks had more than held their own during the final engagement at Mati before the retreat was ordered. The morning had been taken up by a hot duel between the Greek and Turkish batteries, with but small loss to the Greeks. Hitherto the Turkish fire had ceased about midday, but on this occasion there was no interval, and shells came screaming overhead without any intermission. As tensions escalated, Turkish infantry advanced on the Greek left wing only to be forced into a hasty retreat due to relentless Greek fire. Even the Turkish cavalry hesitated in face of such fierce resistance and decided against charging forward. An attack on the right center proved equally futile for them. The day's events foreshadowed an intriguing battle yet to come as both sides prepared for another round of confrontation. However, what followed next remains inexplicable -the subsequent abandonment of their position by the Greeks which led to a disgraceful stampede. This 19th-century engraving captures a pivotal moment in history when Greece stood its ground against formidable odds. The illustrative technique employed here beautifully showcases Victorian artistry while evoking nostalgia with its retro-styled vintage charm. This print from Liszt Collection serves as a testament to bravery and resilience displayed by both sides during this significant engagement at Mati.

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