Ahmed Izzet Pasha vs Patrick Sarsfield

Ahmed Izzet Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier by Sultan Mehmed VI in October 1918. He was tasked with negotiating an end to World War I after the collapse of the CUP government.

Ahmed Izzet Pasha authorized the signing of the Armistice of Mudros on October 30, 1918, ending Ottoman participation in World War I. The armistice imposed harsh terms including the occupation of the Straits and the right to occupy any territory in case of disorder.

Ahmed Izzet Pasha resigned as Grand Vizier after only a few weeks in office. His resignation was forced by the Sultan and the Allies who demanded a more compliant government to implement the armistice terms.

Ahmed Izzet Pasha served as Minister of War in the government of Damat Ferid Pasha. He attempted to reform the Ottoman army but was hampered by Allied occupation and the rise of the Turkish National Movement.

Sarsfield commanded the Jacobite defense of Limerick against Williamite forces. He led a daring raid to destroy the Williamite siege train at Ballyneety, forcing the siege to be lifted and prolonging the war in Ireland.

Sarsfield commanded the Jacobite cavalry at the Battle of the Boyne. Despite the Jacobite defeat, his cavalry covered the retreat, preventing a complete rout and allowing the army to regroup at Limerick.

Sarsfield negotiated and signed the Treaty of Limerick with Williamite forces, ending the war in Ireland. The treaty granted religious toleration and property rights to Catholics, but its terms were later broken by the Protestant Ascendancy.

Following the Treaty of Limerick, Sarsfield led approximately 14,000 Jacobite soldiers into exile in France, an event known as the Flight of the Wild Geese. This removed the main Irish Catholic military force from Ireland.

Sarsfield fought for the French army at the Battle of Landen against William III's forces. He was mortally wounded by a musket ball and died two days later, ending his military career.