Security camera footage of Turkish generals' abduction

Submitted by Solomon2 (United States), Aug 23, 2016 at 16:04

Security camera footage of Turkish generals' abduction:

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/photographs-from-july-15-show-generals-abduction-by-coup-plotters-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=103168&NewsCatID=341.

Was there ever a coup in Turkey that began by arresting the generals?

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	Thank you Mr Pipes - my response [373 words]	Philip	Mar 11, 2017 08:02	237498
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