Why Armenia Should Be Free: Armenia's Rôle in the Present War

"Why Armenia Should Be Free: Armenia's Rôle in the Present War" by Armen Garo is a poignant record from the time of World War I, telling the story of the Armenian people's suffering, courage, and fight for independence. It explains how Armenians resisted both Turkish cruelty and Russian indifference, pushing for Armenia to be recognized as a free country after the war. The book demonstrates Armenia’s important help to the Allies and insists that Armenia’s quest for freedom is an example of the larger push for fairness and democracy. Garo recalls the broken promises made to Armenians by Turkey and Russia when the war started, which led to the terrible loss of over a million Armenian lives during the genocide. Highlighting the bravery of Armenians who bravely protected themselves from Turkish forces and fought with their allies, often facing dangerous situations without enough backup, Garo uses military battles to show the importance of their help to the war effort while facing terrible massacres. Garo ends with a strong call for the creation of a free Armenian state, arguing that recognizing Armenian rights would show the victory of fairness over oppression and imperialism after the war.