Islamic Army of the Caucasus
The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Azerbaijani: Qafqaz İslam Ordusu; Turkish: Kafkas İslâm Ordusu) (also translated as Caucasian Army of Islam in some sources) was a military unit of the Ottoman Empire formed on July 10, 1918. The Ottoman Minister of War, Enver Pasha, ordered its establishment, and it played a major role during the Caucasus Campaign of World War I.
| Islamic Army of the Caucasus | |
|---|---|
Ottoman artillery bombarding Baku | |
| Active | July 10, 1918 – October 27, 1918 |
| Country | Ottoman Empire Azerbaijan |
| Type | Corps (although named as an army) |
| Size | 20,000 soldiers (Turks, Azerbaijanis, Dagestanis and Chechens) |
| Part of | Eastern Army Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Yelizavetpol, Baku |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Enver Pasha |
| Notable commanders | Nuri Pasha (Killigil) |
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