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The Shirvan Campaign: The Capture of Bardava (1121)
In 1121, King David IV initiated the Shirvan campaign, leading to the capture of Bardava by the Kingdom of Georgia.
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The Campaign for Georgian Unification: The Capture of Zedazeni Fortress (1103)
Discover the history of the 1103 siege of Zedazeni Fortress, a strategic victory by King David the Builder that initiated the unification of eastern Georgia.
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The 1991 Tskhinvali Region Clashes: Historical Overview
An analytical overview of the 1991–1992 armed clashes in the Tskhinvali region, exploring the parties involved, chronological development, and geopolitical outcomes.
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The Battle of Tskhinvali: The August 2008 Russo-Georgian War
A detailed look at the Battle of Tskhinvali (August 8–11, 2008), the critical military engagement of the Russo-Georgian War that reshaped the geopolitics of the Caucasus.
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The Great War of Egris: The Battle of Tsikhegoji (551)
The Battle of Tsikhegoji in 551 was a critical turning point in the Lazic War, resulting in a strategic victory for the Kingdom of Egrisi against the Sasanian Empire.
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The Missimian Rebellion: Battle of Tsakhar (556 AD)
Discover the history of the Missimian Rebellion and the Battle of Tsakhar in 556 AD, a pivotal Early Christian conflict in western Georgia.
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Assyrian Expansion in the Caucasus: Tiglath-Pileser I's Campaign Against Diauehi (1112 BC)
Explore the ancient clash between Assyrian Emperor Tiglath-Pileser I and King Sieni of Diauehi in 1112 BC, a foundational chapter in Georgian military history.
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Battle of Telephis-Ollaria (553)
The Battle of Telephis-Ollaria in 553 AD was a key engagement in the Lazic War, resulting in a Sasanian victory over Byzantine-Lazic forces.
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The Siege of Tbilisi (627–628): The Byzantine-Sasanian War in Georgia
A detailed look at the historic Siege of Tbilisi (627–628), where the Byzantine Empire and Western Turkic Khaganate ended Sasanian control over early medieval Iberia.
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The Siege of Tbilisi (1038–1040): The Medieval Campaign to Recover the Capital
The 1038–1040 siege of Tbilisi represents a major coalition effort by Bagrat IV to reclaim the capital from the Emirate, neutralized by medieval feudal rivalries.
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The Battle of Tashiri (1040): Georgian-Shaddadid Wars
The Battle of Tashiri in 1040 was a major medieval engagement where a coalition including the Kingdom of Georgia defeated the Shaddadid forces.
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Battle of Tamishi: The 1993 Military Operations in Abkhazia
An analytical overview of the Battle of Tamishi (July 2–10, 1993), a critical tactical engagement during the War in Abkhazia that defined strategic supply lines.