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The Battle of Karakilisa: 1918's Forgotten Stand
In May 1918, as Ottoman forces pushed deep into the Caucasus, a desperate Armenian defense at the village of Karakilisa — modern-day Vanadzor — helped turn the tide alongside Sardarabad and Bash Abaran. This episode focuses on the tactical decisions, the commanders, and the chaos of a battle often overshadowed. We explore how General Movses Silikyan cobbled together a force of refugees and irregulars, how Colonel Garegin Nzhdeh led a daring counterattack, and how a single pass held against overwhelming odds. The conversation also touches on the broader context: the Treaty of Batum, the…
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