Statements of General Cook-Collis.1919

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  • On October 30, 1918, under the Mudros  peace agreement, southwestern Georgia was handed  to England. The occupation regime of England was established in Batumi district. General Cook-Collis was appointed as the military governor of the district, who established a complete dictatorship of the British here. He produce a lot off  statements. He issued a number of command. Batumi district was divided into administrative units, the city council and the board were dismissed. Financial and economic sanctions were tightened, demonstrations and strikes were banned. The British occupation regime lasted until July 1920.

1- 4. Cook-Collis statements.

5. Photo - Ottoman warriors.

6. Photo - British soldiers in Batumi.

 

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