Historical Events tagged with "post world war i"
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Treaty of Alexandropol Concluded
After a month of conflict in the Turkish–Armenian War, the Treaty of Alexandropol was concluded between the Republic of Turkey and the First Republic of Armenia. Signed in Alexandropol, the treaty established the terms of peace, significantly impacting the territorial boundaries and sovereignty of Armenia. The agreement included provisions for the region of Eastern Anatolia, along with reparations and military conditions. This treaty marked a crucial turning point in the post-World War I landscape in the region.
Continue ReadingEstablishment of Silesian Voivodeship in Poland
The Parliament of Poland established the Silesian Voivodeship as a political administrative unit prior to the Polish-German plebiscite. This decision aimed to facilitate the organization of local governance as tensions flared over territorial disputes in Upper Silesia. The plebiscite, which was set to determine the region's national affiliation, created both political and social dynamics that were crucial in shaping the region's future.
Continue ReadingAttack on Armenian Inhabitants of Shushi
Azeri and Turkish forces, along with Kurdish groups, launched an armed attack against the Armenian population of Shushi in Nagorno Karabakh. This coordinated military action aimed to assert control over the region amid the chaotic aftermath of World War I. Notably, the attack resulted in widespread violence and displacement of the local Armenian community, as these groups employed brutal tactics to achieve their objectives.
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