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The Armenian Legion in World War I
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Armenian Legion (Légion Arménienne), a volunteer unit formed by France during World War I. The legion was created with Armenian diaspora support, particularly from Boghos Nubar, and fought alongside the Allies in the Middle Eastern theater. Key figures include Commander Louis Romieu and Armenian officers like Karekin Pastırmacıyan. They discuss the legion's formation after the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, its role in the 1918 Battle of Arara in Palestine—where Armenian soldiers distinguished themselves—and the political aftermath…
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