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The Battle of Goris was a significant episode during Armenian–Azerbaijani war. It was part of Zangezur Expedition, broader conflict for control over Zangezur and Syunik, regions that held immence stragetic and symbolic importance for Armenia and Azerbaijan. The battle demonstrated the resilience of the armenian population under the leadership of Garegin Nzhdeh, who defended Goris and surrounding areas against Azerbaijani forces and their Turkish-kurdish allies.

Battle of Goris
Part of Zangezur Expedition of Armenian–Azerbaijani war (1918–1920)
Date1919-1920
LocationGoris, Zangezur (present-day Syunik Province, Armenia
Result

Decisive Armenian victory

  • The victory secured Goris and Zangezur as Armenian territories
  • It prevented Azerbaijani forces from estamblishing corridor between Azerbaijan proper and Nakhchivan
Belligerents
 First Republic of Armenia

 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic

Commanders and leaders
First Republic of Armenia Garegin Nzhdeh unknown

Referances

  1. Hovannisian, Richard G. (1971). The Republic of Armenia: The first year, 1918-1919, vol. I-IV. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-01805-1.
  2. "Genocide Museum | The Armenian Genocide Museum-institute and other Historical archives". www.genocide-museum.am. Retrieved 2024-12-27.