Battle of Sarikamish
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The Battle of Sarikamish was an engagement between the Russian and Ottoman Empires during World War I. It took place from 22 December 1914, to 17 January 1915, as part of the Caucasus campaign.
Russian trenches in the forests of Sarikamish
Ottoman machinegun troops at Sarikamish in January 1915
The bodies of the Turks
Russians stand over the bodies of the defeated Turks
Allahuekber Mountains
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Allahuekber Mountains, is a mountain range in northeastern Turkey. It is located on the border of Erzurum, Kars and Ardahan provinces. It is part of the Pontic Mountains.
Battle of Sarikamish
…Napoleonic tactical principles. However, the Ottoman forces were inadequately equipped for the harsh winter conditions and suffered severe losses in the Allahuekber Mountains. It is estimated that approximately 25,000 Ottoman soldiers froze to death before the main engagement began. Following the defeat, Ottoman Minister of…
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