Battle of Bitlis (1915 AD)

Battle of Bitlis (Russian Empire & Armenian volunteer units & Assyrian volunteers vs Ottoman Empire & Kurdish tribesmen) took place in 1915 AD during World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1915 AD
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Side A: Russian Empire, Armenian volunteer units, Assyrian volunteers
• Side B: Ottoman Empire, Kurdish tribesmen
• Commanders (A): Nikolai Yudenich, Andranik Ozanian, Agha Petros
• Commanders (B): Mustafa Kemal Pasha, Ahmed Izzet Pasha
• Casualties: approx. Unknown34,000 captured or killed
• Outcome: Russian victory
• Coordinates: 38.400°, 42.108°

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