The Armenian Genocide (1915- believed to have continued into 1920)


The Armenian Genocide (1915- believed to have continued into 1920) Claiming that the Armenian populace was collaborating with Russian forces during World War I, the Ottoman Empire/ later the Turks, deported the largely Christian Armenians south of the empire.

Any genocide is an atrocity that should incite horror, sadness and empathy in any human heart. 

What makes the Armenian Genocide so much is worse is learning that both the German, and Austro-Hungarian Empires were well aware of the culling taking place, but chose to turn a blind eye to ensure Ottoman forces would keep the British tied up in the Middle East and Russian forces busy to the East.
 
Even after the guns fell silent on November 11th 1918, the killings continued for a few more years and still bear scars on the descendants of the survivors.

They were subjected to mass executions and death marches across the Syrian Desert. Experts believe that up to an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.
Colorized by Paul Fisherman 
Fractured World History

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