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The Armenian Legion: Fighting for the Allies in WWI
During World War I, while the Ottoman Empire was enacting the Armenian Genocide, thousands of Armenian volunteers and later conscripts fought alongside the Allied powers, hoping to secure an independent Armenian state. This episode explores the formation of the Armenian Legion (Légion arménienne) under French command, its role in the Palestine and Syria campaigns, and the tragic aftermath when Allied promises were abandoned. We cover key figures like General Edmund Allenby, Armenian leaders such as Boghos Nubar and Aram Manukian, the battles of Arara and Aleppo, and the controversial…
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