The Azerbaijani Army is today considered one of the region's most powerful armed forces. Behind this strength lies over 100 years of honorable history, heroic traditions, and strong statehood will.
Oxu.Az reports that this is covered in Baku TV's video material.
The power, combat capability, and potential of the Azerbaijani Army are demonstrated not only on the battlefield but also in military parades. The first military parade in Azerbaijan's history was held in September 1918 after the liberation of Baku from Armenian-Dashnak armed groups.
Organized under the command of Nuru Pasha, commander of the Caucasian Islamic Army, that parade became a symbol of the capital's freedom.
Turkish and Azerbaijani soldiers marched solemnly through the streets of Baku that day, greeted with great love and sympathy by the people.
Military parades held during the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic aimed to demonstrate the independence of the state and the power of the newly forming national army.
The military parade held in May 1919 on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Republic was received by the prominent commander, General Samad bey Mehmandarov.
That day, young Azerbaijani soldiers marched solemnly for the first time under the tricolor flag of the independent state.
