The exposition of the exit of the museum includes a photo of Major General Lionel Densterville, commander of the British troops stationed in Baku in 1918, the head of the resistance operation against the Caucasian Islamic Army, and the book “British Imperialism in Baku and Persia”.
From the diary of Gen. Lionel Dunsterville: “Although the positions controlled by the Armenians on the front lines on both sides have been strengthened by my soldiers from North Stafford, these Armenians are extremely wastrel and worthless people. They are undisciplined and not organized. Despite everything Baku is still defended. This is nothing but a long-lasting miracle. The Armenians are fleeing from all positions attacked by the enemy. As a result, my soldiers become easy targets because they are cut of support. I recently ordered the Armenians to take up positions in fortified positions. Because we were waiting for the blow from that direction. However, they refused to obey the order, citing the enemy’s attack. Yesterday, Armenian military units were ordered to go to the front line. However, they came together and held a meeting on the issue. 30% were in favour of going to the front line, 70% were against! Colonel ZiraypAvetisov, General of the Commander-in-Chief VasilyDokuchayev’s Chief of Staff, is a humble, sick, and completely useless man. I told the general to kick him out and appoint Stoke instead of him.September 5, 1918.”
