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Following the Russian Revolution, the Caucasus became a battleground not just for local factions but also for the competing interests of Britain, the Ottoman Empire, Bolsheviks, and other regional players. Dunsterforce's primary goal was to secure strategic points like Tbilisi (Tiflis) and Baku—key hubs for communication, transportation, and oil resources.
Previously, the force had failed to reach these targets but succeeded in gaining Cossack allies and providing famine relief in the region. They also managed to impede Mirza Kuchik Khan’s attempts to establish control in Persia, showcasing the complex interplay of alliances and enmities that characterized the area.