The Great War 1915 - Stalemate Episode 1 The Ottoman Disaster - The Battle of Sarikamish - Week 23 2015
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The Champagne offensive is still going on the Western Front without any side gaining a decisive advantage. In the Caucasus, Enver Pasha is showing how far he's willing to go to achieve his goals. Against his military advisors’ recommendations, he decides to send more and more troops to Sarikamish. Without supplies and with temperatures constantly below -20 degrees, thousands of Ottoman soldiers freeze to death before even reaching the frontline. When the Russians finally encircle the Ottoman troops, defeat is inevitable.
- Released: 2015-01-01
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
- Stars: Indy Neidell
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