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Islamic Army of the Caucasus
Ottoman Imperial military unit in World War I / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Azerbaijani: Qafqaz İslam Ordusu; Turkish: Kafkas İslâm Ordusu) (also translated as Caucasian Army of Islam in some sources) was a military unit of the Ottoman Empire formed on July 10, 1918.[1] The Ottoman Minister of War, Enver Pasha, ordered its establishment,[1] and it played a major role during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I.
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Islamic Army of the Caucasus | |
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Active | July 10, 1918[1] – October 27, 1918[2] |
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Type | Corps (although named as an army) |
Size | 20,000 soldiers (Turks, Azerbaijanis, Dagestanis and Chechens) |
Part of | Eastern Army Group |
Garrison/HQ | Yelizavetpol, Baku |
Engagements | World War I |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Enver Pasha |
Notable commanders | Nuri Pasha (Killigil) |
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