First Turkish Invasion
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Was the first phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Chronology
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July 1974: The last defences at Kyrenia collapsed. Greek Cypriot forces, trapped in the castle, managed to escape out of the city.
July 1974: The forces of a Turkish Commando arrived at Nicosia Airport just in time to mount a defence, via old city buses. They assumed fighting positions in and around the main terminal building, as a convoy of Turkish vehicles arrived at the north end of the airport, about 500 metres from the defenders.
July 1974: The village of St Ermolaos was briefly recaptured by Cypriot National Guard forces led by General George Grivas in 1974 during the Turkish military occupation of Cyprus. This event was part of the ongoing conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots on the island.
July 1974: Cypriot National Guard forces retreat from St Ermolaos.
July 1974: Battle of Pentemili beachhead.
August 1974: Turkish forces occupied Lapithos after two days of resistance.
