Battle of Oltu 1920
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1920 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Turkish–Armenian War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 40.5497, 41.9997 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battles of Oltu were two armed conflicts; the first (18–25 June 1920) took place between Armenia and Turkish militias in the Oltu region, which at this time was part of Armenia. The second battle was fought on 3–5 September 1920, marking the beginning of the Turkish invasion of Armenia, resulting in Turkish forces driving the Armenians out of Oltu.
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