Raid on Erbeyli

37°51′N 27°41′E / 37.850°N 27.683°E / 37.850; 27.683

Raid on Erbeyli
Part of the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) and Greek genocide
Date 20–21 June 1919 Location Erbeyli in Aydın Province Result Greek victory
Belligerents
Greece	Kuva-yi Milliye
Commanders and leaders
	Lieutenant Kadri Bey
Strength
20 Evzones at the station[1] Reinforcements: 1 Evzones company (200+ soldiers)[2]	70 militias with 1 machine gun[1]
Casualties and losses
30[1]-80[3] killed and 40 wounded[1]	7 killed[4] and 12 wounded[3]
72 civilians massacred by Hellenic Army[1][5]

The Raid on Erbeyli was a raid conducted by the Kuva-yi Milliye. After invading Aydın and Nazilli, the Greek army was concerned about resistance movements raising in the area. The raid against the Malgaç bridge a few days ago was a good example for their feeling of unease.