Sardarapat Battle

The Battle of Sardarapat took place in 1918 during World War I, near the town of Sardarapat in present-day Armenia. Armenian forces faced a large Ottoman army aiming to conquer their homeland. Despite being outnumbered, the Armenians launched a determined defense that halted the Ottoman advance. This victory prevented the Ottoman Empire from taking control of Armenia, helping preserve the Armenian people’s independence and laying the groundwork for the eventual establishment of the Armenian Republic. The battle is regarded as a pivotal moment in Armenian history, symbolizing national resilience and the fight for self-determination.