Battle of Karakilisa (1918)

Battle of Karakilisa (Armenia vs Ottoman Empire) took place in 1918 during World War I.

Battle facts

• Year: 1918
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War I
• Side A: Armenia
• Side B: Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Tovmas Nazarbekian, Garegin Nzhdeh
• Commanders (B): Wehib Pasha, Kazim Pasha
• Casualties: 1,000 dead and captured (Armenia), Heavy (Ottoman Empire)
• Outcome: Ottoman victory Ottoman further invasion halted because of heavy losses
• Coordinates: 40.800°, 44.483°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Karakilisa · Wikidata entry