Defense of Azakh (1915)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1915
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: 1,200 Christians were killed during the siege. (Assyrian volunteers & Armenian defenders), Heavy (3rd Division & Allied Kurdish tribes)
Outcome: Assyrian victory
Coordinates: 37.342°, 41.892°