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The Armenian Legion Fighting for France in WWI
In the aftermath of the 1915 genocide, thousands of Armenian survivors and diaspora volunteers banded together to form the French Armenian Legion. This episode explores how the Legion was recruited under the leadership of Boghos Nubar, trained on Cyprus, and fought bravely at the Battle of Arara in Palestine. We examine the French promises of an autonomous Armenian Cilicia, the Legion's role in the post-war occupation, and the eventual betrayal when France withdrew. Discover the untold story of Armenian soldiers who traded their lives for a homeland that never materialized, and how their…
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