[2][3][4] The forces put down several rebellions and played a big role in significantly slowing down the Greek army during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922).

[3][5][6] Kuvâ-yi Seyyâre, founded by Ethem Dipsheu, was the only semi-organized military force in Anatolia during 1919–1920 period between the Armistice of Mudros and the Treaty of Sèvres.

After the Greek landing at Smyrna, Ethem made the following declaration, effectively starting his resistance:[7] Send a telegram immediately.

[Note 2] Now the lands of Islam depends on us once again.He then declared a holy war against oppression, and invited all Circassians to fight for his cause.

After that, he coordinated his military operations with Ali Fuat Pasha in Ankara and fought against the invading Greek armies with his cavalry.