The Turkish commander of the fort refused to surrender:
The Turkish commander was executed on returning home for losing up to 40,000 men.
On the way, however, they grew distrustful of the Turkish commander and decided to fight him.
The Turkish commander saw him, but went right on peeing.
His power, however, was largely nominal and the government was actually run by a Turkish commander.
These attacks gave the Turkish commanders an insight on Armenian military capabilities.
The Turkish commander soon made his camp at Shaizar, only 12 kilometers southeast.
Turkish military commanders recently said they would not recognize the guerrillas, who they describe as terrorists, or respond to their proposals.
Turkish military commanders still enjoy the right of veto over important Government decisions.
A senior Turkish military commander rejected her suggestion.
