During the Second World War more than 50 Soviet generals and three admirals were Armenian.  Over 32,000 Armenian soldiers were decorated and some 100 received the “Hero of the Soviet Union” award. During the war close to 20,000 Armenians served in the U.S. army.

During the Second World War more than 50 Soviet generals and three admirals were Armenian.  Over 32,000 Armenian soldiers were decorated and some 100 received the “Hero of the Soviet Union” award. During the war close to 20,000 Armenians served in the U.S. army.