Defense of Azakh (1915 AD)

Defense of Azakh (Assyrian volunteers & Armenian defenders vs 3rd Division & Allied Kurdish tribes) took place in 1915 AD during Armenian Genocide.

Battle facts

Year: 1915 AD
Date: 1915-08-18
Era: Modern
Conflict: Armenian Genocide
Side A: Assyrian volunteers, Armenian defenders
Side B: 3rd Division, Allied Kurdish tribes
Commanders (A): Işo Hanna Gabre
Commanders (B): Ömer Naci Bey
Casualties: approx. 1,200 Christians were killed during the siege.Heavy
Outcome: Assyrian victory
Coordinates: 37.342°, 41.892°

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Defense of Azakh (1915 AD)

Defense of Azakh took place in 1915 AD. Assyrian volunteers & Armenian defenders vs 3rd Division & Allied Kurdish tribes. Approx. 1,200 Christians were killed during the siege.Heavy casualties. Part of Armenian Genocide. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.