A FIRST COMMAND
CUT UP BY RUSSIANS. QUITS THE ARMY. Press Associat ion—Copyright. (Reed. 9.15 a.m.) PETROGRAD, Jan. 1. Enver Pasha with a strong army and ample artillery began a march upon Sarykamish at the beginning of last week. Heattempted to overpower the garrison by rapid assault before arrival of reinforcements. A portion of the garrison scrtied over fifteen miles and the battle began. Both sides were chest-deep in snow. The Russians slowly retreated, dividing towards both sides of the valley. When the Turks reached SarykamLsr Russian /einforcements had arrived. They attacked the Turks on three sides, who had only a narrow outlet through the mourn? ins. Besides heavy casualties, mu'i'n new equipment was abandoned. This is Enver's first expe-ience as a commander. He was greatly depressed, and quitted .he army, transferring his command to von Sanders.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 102, 2 January 1915, Page 5
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