RE: LeoThread 2025-07-06 17:04

Part 11/13:

Statistically, the campaign was devastating: out of 95,000 soldiers, fewer than 20,000 returned, with the majority dying from exposure or being killed in action. This defeat marked a significant turning point in Ottoman military efforts and highlighted the destructive folly of Pasha’s ambitions.

Reflection: The Costs of War and Leadership Failures

The catastrophic failure at Sarykamysh underlines the tragic toll of war—losses measured not just in land or strategic gains but in human lives. It also exemplifies the perils of overconfidence, misjudged strategies, and underestimating the harsh realities of nature and logistics.