Original sentence: In August, the Armenian government ordered the partial occupation of the Oltu district.Using the move as a pretext for war, General Kazım Karabekir led four Turkish battalions into the district on September 3 and drove the Armenians out
Edited sentence: In August, the Armenian government attempted to occupy the Oltu district.In response, General Kazım Karabekir led four Turkish battalions into the district on September 3 and drove the Armenians out