Enver ordered a complex attack on the Russians, placed himself in personal control of the Third Army, and was utterly defeated at the Battle of Sarikamish in December 1914 – January 1915.
Enver a organizat o ofensivă complexă împotriva rușilor, a preluat personal comanda Armatei a 3-a, dar a suferit o înfrângere grea în bătălia de la Sarikamish din decembrie 1914 – ianuarie 1915.