Abstract:

The Ottoman Empire had to fight in many front lines during World War I. First of all the Ottoman military fought against Russia in the Caucasian front however because of harsh winter conditions and the strength of the Russian army, they gave great casualties and the Russians conquered Bitlis and Mos and proceeded West Ward. Because of the inadequacy of the military Russians were tried to block by composing militia force from domestic people. Militia force composed by Chapakçur, Young, Solhan and Kigi tribes defended the region under extra ordinary circumstances. After the Canakkale victory Mustafa Kemal and his comrades were appointed to the region and they were successful to be at back the Russians in the current Bingol border. Within four months Mus and Bitlis were bumped off enemy and domestic people were rescued from torture and massacre. Today the Bitlis people share legitimate pride with happiness because of accomplishing their mission and they stand a head to be living history in point of inference about national unity and solidarity.

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Abstract:

Ottoman Empire had to combat in many front lines during World War I. First of all the Ottoman military combated against to Russia in Caucasian front however because of harsh winter conditions and the strength of the Russian army, they gave great casualties and Russians conquered Bitlis and Muş and proceeded West ward. Because of inadequacy of the military Russians were tried to block by composing militia force from domestic folk. Militia force composed by Çapakçur, Genç, Solhan and Kigi tribes defended the region under extra ordinary circumstances. After the Canakkale victory Mustafa Kemal and his comrades were appointed to the region and they were successful to be at back the Russians in the current Bingol boundary. Within four months Mus and Bitlis were bumped off enemy and domestic folk were rescued from torture and massacre. Today the Bitlis folk share legitimate pride with happiness because of accomplish their mission and they stand a head to be living history in point of inference about national unity and solidarity.