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The Siege of Van 1915: Ottoman Empire vs Armenian Resistance
In April 1915, as the Ottoman Empire descended into war with Russia, the ancient city of Van became the stage for a desperate Armenian uprising. This episode reconstructs the siege of Van, where Armenian fedayeen, led by figures like Aram Manukian, held out against Ottoman forces and Kurdish irregulars for over a month. We explore the strategic importance of Van, the role of the Russian Caucasus Army under General Yudenich, and the controversial decisions of the Ottoman governor Jevdet Bey, whose orders to disarm and deport Armenians triggered the rebellion. Using firsthand accounts from…
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