AGMI Armenian Genocide chronology / January 21 – February 12

Marash: January 21 – February 12

January 21 – February 12 The heroic battle Marash began against the Turkish nationalists, lasting until February 12, 1920. On February 11 the French forces withdrew from Marash, leaving the city’s Armenian population to the mercy of the Turkish troops. Armenians followed the French army, but were attacked by Turks along the way. The Turks brutalized and s...