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The Battle of Bash Abaran: Saving Armenia in 1918
In May 1918, the newly declared First Republic of Armenia faced annihilation from the Ottoman Fourth Army. While the Battle of Sardarapat gets most of the historical credit, the crucial victory at Bash Abaran—fought just miles away—was the actual hinge upon which survival turned. This episode explores the chaotic, desperate last stand led by General Drastamat Kanayan, known as Dro, and his ragtag force of students, monks, and farmers who held the line against overwhelming odds. We examine the tactical brilliance of the defense, the role of the Transcaucasian Sejm in coordinating this final…
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