Urban and rural transportation in Ankara during the years of World War II

• Main Author: Gönül Güneş
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Koc University, Vehbi Koc Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) 2013-01-01
• Series: Ankara Araştırmaları Dergisi
• Subjects: World War II; Ankara; Transportation; Urban transportation; Rural transportation
• Online Access: http://www.journalagent.com/jas/pdfs/JAS_1_1_66_74.pdf

Upon the proclamation of Ankara as the capital of newly founded Republic of Turkey, the town underwent through a rapid population growth which in turn was accompanied by a rapid structuring, from housing to transportation in the communal area. In this period, World War II that deeply affected the economies and relationships of all the countries, had broken out. Although Turkey kept out of the war, she experienced economic and social hardships in many areas. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of war on Ankara’s urban and rural transport sector. Data showing the extent of utilization in this sector also point out to the people’s level of income and their way of living. In addition to exposing the transportation data in Ankara during the years of World War II, this study shall also shed light on the effects of the war in other cities.