The history of the modern Azerbaijan army dates back to Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918, when the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan Republic were created on June 26, 1918. The first de facto Minister of Defense of ADR was Dr. Khosrov bey Sultanov. When the Ministry was formally established, Gen. Samad bey Mehmandarov became the minister, and Lt-Gen. Aliagha Shikhlinski his deputy. Chiefs of Staff of ADR Army were Maj-Gen. Habib Bey Salimov (August 1, 1918 – March 26, 1919), Lt-Gen. Mammad bey Shulkevich (March 26, 1919 – December 10, 1919) and Maj-Gen. Abdulhamid bey Gaytabashi (December 10, 1919 – April 28, 1920).Azerbaijani Army marks 91 years Today.Az – Azerbaijan marks Day of Armed Forces
