ottoman Crimea post Russian revolution

what if ottoman conquer Crimea during Russian civil war ?
ottoman stayed neutral during 1914 -1918 war .
Germany win race to sea make front on Somme river all way to Atlantic ocean
could ottoman keep Crimea against soviet ?
 
Going to have to say no. Crimea was too Russified to keep after 1900. Plus, the Soviets would really bring on the pressure to take Crimea back, and the logistical situation helps them. Yes, Crimea is an easily defended peninsula that could be supplied by sea, but the Ottoman/Turkish Navy isn't strong enough to engage in resupply missions in face of determined Soviet opposition.
 
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