Armenian Legion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Armenische LegionArmenian Legion |
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Patch of the legion
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| Active | 4 July 1942 – 8 June 1944 |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  German Army |
| Size | 11,600 – 33,000 |
| Engagements | World War II |
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| Ceremonial chief | Drastamat Kanayan |
The Armenian Legion, also known as the Armenian Battalion, was a military unit in the German Army during World War II. It primarily consisted of Soviet Armenians, who had been taken prisoner by the Nazis, and commanded by General Drastamat Kanayan.
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In Spanish: Legión Armenia para niños
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