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Furthermore, Britain’s blockade, while intended to suffocate Germany, did not entirely prevent imports through neutral ports such as those in the Netherlands, due to legal restrictions and international maritime laws. The blockade's real consequence was an exacerbation of resource shortages in Britain, fueling resentment and portraying Britain as a villain in the minds of many Europeans, even in circumstances outside their control.

The Conflict in the Caucasus: Ottoman versus Russian Forces

Amidst the Western stalemate and economic skirmishes, the war in the Caucasus reaches a boiling point. The Ottoman Empire, under the command of Minister of Defense Enver Pasha, launches an ambitious and ill-fated offensive into the Russian-occupied highlands around the city of Sarykamysh.