Armenian genocide from "summary" of Constantinople by Philip Mansel
The events of 1915 in Constantinople are remembered as a dark chapter in history, marked by the systematic persecution and killing of the Armenian population. This tragic period, known as the Armenian genocide, saw the Ottoman government target Armenians for their ethnicity, religion, and perceived political allegiances. The Armenian people were subjected to brutal violence, forced deportations, and mass killings in a deliberate effort to eradicate their presence from the Ottoman Empire. Men, women, and children were rounded up, separated from their families, and marched to desolate areas where they faced starvation, exhaustion, and death. The Armenian genocide was characterized by its ruthless efficiency and calculated cruelty. The perpetrators used a combination of tactics, including mass shootings, forced marches, and concentration camps, to eliminate the Armenian population. The scale of the atrocities committed against the Armenians was staggering, with estimates ...
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