Why was Andranik Forced to retreat from Erzurum in 1918?
Because of a Threat of Encirclement and a Lack of Food
Treaty Obligations
Military Superiority of the Opponents
Inclement Weather
Answer
Andranik was forced to retreat from Erzurum in 1918 because of a threat of encirclement and a lack of food. He had been leading a successful defense of the city against the Ottoman Turks, but he was eventually forced to withdraw when the Ottomans brought in reinforcements and surrounded the city.
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