Draft:Battle of Goris

The Battle of Goris was a significant episode during Armenian–Azerbaijani war. It was part of Zangezur Expedition, broader conflict for control over Zangezur and Syunik, regions that held immence stragetic and symbolic importance for Armenia and Azerbaijan. The battle demonstrated the resilience of the armenian population under the leadership of Garegin Nzhdeh, who defended Goris and surrounding areas against Azerbaijani forces and their Turkish-kurdish allies.

Battle of Goris
Part of Zangezur Expedition of Armenian–Azerbaijani war (1918–1920)
Date 1919-1920 Location Goris, Zangezur (present-day Syunik Province, Armenia Result Decisive Armenian victory The victory secured Goris and Zangezur as Armenian territories It prevented Azerbaijani forces from estamblishing corridor between Azerbaijan proper and Nakhchivan
Belligerents
First Republic of Armenia	Azerbaijan Democratic Republic Kurdish tribesman
Commanders and leaders
Garegin Nzhdeh	unknown