What the records say
- When
- 10 Jul 1915 – 26 Jul 1915
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 39.15° N, 42.54° E
- Location
- Malazgirt, Bitlis Vilayet, Ottoman Empire
- Outcome
- Ottoman victory
- Belligerents
- Ottoman Empire vs Russian Empire
Battle of Manzikert (1915)
Battle during the First World War
The Battle of Manzikert or Battle of Malazgirt took place during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I, over the period July 10–26, 1915. Even though losses were heavy on both sides, the Russians retreated north and the Turks retook Malazgirt then they further advanced towards Karakilise where they were defeated on 5–8 August at the Battle of Kara Killisse.
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