Turkish invasion of Georgia
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The Turkish invasion of Georgia or Turkish–Georgian War was an important conflict during the Turkish War of Independence. The Turkish nationalists sided with the Soviet Union, invading the Democratic
Jason Kereselidze was executed for resisting Soviet occupation, but his brother Leo Kereselidze continued Georgian nationalist activities in exile.
Giorgi Mazniashvili
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Giorgi Ivanes dze Mazniashvili was a Georgian general and one of the most prominent military figures in the Democratic Republic of Georgia. He is recognized as the National Hero of Georgia.
Turkish invasion of Georgia
…Turkish administration and appointed himself governor-general. He demanded the disarmament of the surviving Georgian troops. The Bolsheviks approached Giorgi Mazniashvili, the general of Georgian Democratic Republic, to retake Batumi. In a conversation, Bolshevik leader Sergo Orjonikidze told Mazniashvili to side with…
General Mazniashvili
Giorgi Mazniashvili (left) with his son Ivane