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The First Armenian Republic: Independence Amid Chaos
In the wake of the Armenian Genocide and the collapse of the Ottoman and Russian empires, a fragile window of opportunity opened for Armenian statehood. This episode examines the short-lived First Republic of Armenia (1918–1920), focusing on its desperate struggle for survival against Ottoman forces, famine, and territorial disputes with neighboring Georgia and Azerbaijan. We explore the pivotal Battle of Sardarabad, where Armenian forces repelled an Ottoman invasion, and the subsequent Treaty of Batum that forced Armenia to cede vast territories. The republic's leaders—including Aram…
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