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From a Greek Camera, Witnessed by an Italian Journalist: Images of the Greek Front in the Occupation of Izmir and the Turkish-Greek War, 1919-1922 ''The walk along the quay ended when we reached Konak Square, which had a Turkish fountain in the middle. It was crowded where Kemeraltı started to cut into the square. This and the place where the corner of the Governor's Mansion intersected with a hotel and where the barracks where the Turkish guard kept watch as usual were, were passed without incident. That is where the Turkish neighborhood began. Suddenly a gunshot was heard. Panic and general chaos ensued. Other gunshots followed. One after another, gunshots were heard; more and more intense, chaos and panic ensued. The crowd filling the square quickly started to flee towards the Kordon, but the road was blocked by soldiers and the cortege. Those who were fleeing, turning back towards the city center, were flowing like a river. Many were throwing themselves into the sea out of fear. It was seen that some of the Greek flags hanging on the houses were quickly taken down. Meanwhile, the Greek soldiers, who got over their initial surprise, opened fire heavily on the Turkish barracks and the houses they suspected were being shot at...'' Source: Mevlüt Çelebi DergiPark Narrator: Kadir Tanrıkulu Video editing and coloring: AkifTanrıkulu #izmirinişgali #eskiizmir #hasantahsin