{"product_id":"harp-mecmuasi-1918-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-sultan-mehmed-vi-vahideddin-tripolitania-batum-kars-artvin","title":"Harp Mecmuası 1918 Ottoman Military Mag WW1 Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin Tripolitania Batum Kars Artvin","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası – “Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin and the Imperial Accession Ceremony at Topkapı Palace” – Issue No. 27 – June 1918 (Haziran 1334) – Ottoman Turkish Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası was an official Ottoman military and cultural periodical published during World War I, from 1915 to 1918, under the auspices of the Ministry of War (Harbiye Nezareti) during Enver Pasha’s tenure. Its first issue appeared in November 1915, and publication concluded with Issue No. 27 in June 1918. The magazine aimed to report on the progress of the war, strengthen morale among Ottoman soldiers, and maintain public support for the armed forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarp Mecmuası distinguished itself through its extensive use of original battlefield photography and illustrations. Despite difficult wartime conditions and paper shortages, it presented photographs from various fronts in high-quality print. Its visual coverage documented military operations, commanders, soldiers, imperial ceremonies, and important events both at the front and behind the lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover of this final issue features Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin. A substantial photographic section documents the Cülûs-ı Hümâyûn ceremony at Topkapı Palace, marking the accession of the new Sultan to the Ottoman throne. The issue also includes photographs from the funeral ceremony of the previous Sultan, Mehmed V Reşad, as well as celebrations commemorating the Ottoman victory at Gallipoli.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther coverage includes photographs from Tripolitania and the visit of Şehzade Osman Fuad Efendi to the region. The magazine also documents Ottoman military activities in Batum, including photographs of Ottoman soldiers and Enver Pasha’s visit to the city. Additional images show Artvin and Kars, offering a photographic record of Ottoman presence and activities in these regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe closing section, titled “Mübarek Şehitlerimiz” (Our Blessed Martyrs), features photographs of Ottoman soldiers who lost their lives during the war. As the final issue of Harp Mecmuası, this edition brings together imperial ceremonies, military events, and front-line photography in a particularly significant historical publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication: Harp Mecmuası, official Ottoman military periodical issued under the Ministry of War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Issue: No. 27, June 1918 (Haziran 1334) – Final Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cover Portrait: Sultan Mehmed VI Vahideddin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cülûs-ı Hümâyûn: Numerous photographs of the imperial accession ceremony at Topkapı Palace, marking the Sultan’s accession to the throne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sultan Mehmed V Reşad: Photographs documenting his funeral ceremony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gallipoli Victory: Photographs of celebrations commemorating the Ottoman victory at Gallipoli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tripolitania: Photographs from the region and Şehzade Osman Fuad Efendi’s visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Batum: Photographs of Ottoman soldiers and Enver Pasha’s visit to the city\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Artvin and Kars: Photographs documenting these regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• “Mübarek Şehitlerimiz” (Our Blessed Martyrs): A closing section featuring photographs of Ottoman soldiers who lost their lives during the war\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Historical Significance: The final issue of Harp Mecmuası, concluding its publication run from 1915 to 1918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50685035905162,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_85377dcc-9b4c-45cd-aa6d-905d5407776f.jpg?v=1793877606","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/harp-mecmuasi-1918-ottoman-military-mag-ww1-sultan-mehmed-vi-vahideddin-tripolitania-batum-kars-artvin","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}