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The start of the war
Russia declares war against the Ottoman Empire -
The Treaty
A secret treaty of alliance is signed between Turkey and Germany -
Looting
Looting is reported in Sivas, Diyarbekir, and other provinces, under the guise of collecting war contributions. Stores owned by Armenian and Greek merchants are vandalized. -
Recruited to the forces
Every man aged between 20-45 is conscripted by the Turkish armed forces -
No more shipping coming in or out of Armenia
The Dardanelles Straits are closed to foreign shipping -
Post offices shut down
All postal services in Turkey are shut down by the Government -
Looting being noticed
News reaches Constantinople of looting under the guise of war contributions in Shabin-Karahisar. -
Crimes Arising
Bands of chetes begin looting, violating women and children, and large-scale murdering in Erzerum Province -
Gaining troops
Unfounded accusations are launched against the Armenians that they had revolted and were preparing to join the Russian forces. -
Surrender
Ottomans surrendered ended the fighting between the Ottoman Empire and the Allies but did not bring stability or peace to the region