Armenian Legion

The Armenian Legion was a military unit formed during World War I, primarily composed of Armenians under Ottoman and later German command. Its aim was to support the Ottoman Empire and later the German side in the war, with members motivated by aspirations for Armenian independence and self-determination. The Legion is notable for its complex legacy, as some members fought for Armenian national goals, while others became involved in wider geopolitical conflicts and contentious historical events. Overall, it reflects a period of struggle and shifting alliances involving Armenians amid the broader context of the war's turmoil.