The problem with Turkey's that a very similar alliance lost them only an Empire. Why then, for them? So they could lose Asia Minor this time? That, presumably, is why stayed neutral - safest.
And, isn't a small military right for a NEUTRAL power? And, it's not like having a massive military would've helped them stay neutral, because the better-equipped USSR and US were also warred on, in response to the inevitable conservative argument. Turkey did have decent equipment, just not so much of it, and alot, proportionally, in defensive fortresses.
And the thread's right about the strength of their borders making them stronger defensively. But that works two ways - they lost VAST numbers in WW1 attacking in the same places, another reason not to repeat the mistake.
And, isn't a small military right for a NEUTRAL power? And, it's not like having a massive military would've helped them stay neutral, because the better-equipped USSR and US were also warred on, in response to the inevitable conservative argument. Turkey did have decent equipment, just not so much of it, and alot, proportionally, in defensive fortresses.
And the thread's right about the strength of their borders making them stronger defensively. But that works two ways - they lost VAST numbers in WW1 attacking in the same places, another reason not to repeat the mistake.