The Caucasus Front: World War I's Other Russian Revolution

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked Caucasus Front of World War I, where the Russian Empire clashed with the Ottoman Empire in brutal mountain warfare. They delve into the pivotal Battle of Sarikamish, where Ottoman commander Enver Pasha's ambitious offensive ended in disaster due to winter conditions. The episode covers Russian General Nikolai Yudenich's successful counteroffensive, capturing Erzurum, Kars, and Ardahan. It also discusses the Armenian volunteer units, the aftermath of the Hamidian Massacres, and the Russian withdrawal after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. The conversation touches on the role of regional leaders like Mikhail Przhevalsky and Andranik Ozanian, and how this front shaped the post-war Caucasus.

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