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This peace was almost wholly initiated by German soldiers and was not broadly sanctioned by military authorities. In some regions, fighting persisted, and the horrors of war continued unabated. Meanwhile, the war effort extended to other fronts, such as the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Russia in the Caucasus, where brutal mountain warfare added another layer of suffering.
The Caucasus Front and Ottoman Campaigns
In the mountains of the Caucasus, the Ottoman forces launched a series of operations against Russian positions, aiming to encircle Russian troops and seize strategic locations like the Kars Fortress. Yet, winter posed significant challenges—bitter cold, difficult terrain, and supply shortages crippled Ottoman efforts.