By Musa Ergin The history of Kastamonu offers a crucial perspective on the diverse forms of resistance against the Armenian Genocide. Local officials in the province refused to implement the deportation orders, a stance that directly saved the lives of thousands of Armenians. The words of Kastamonu Gendarmerie Commander İzzet Bey symbolize an unwavering belief in historical judgment: “In the future, you will be held accountable for what you have done.”