Battle for Knjaževac 1913
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 4 July 1913 – 7 July 1913 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1913 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Serbia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 43.5667, 22.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle for Knjaževac was a minor engagement during the Second Balkan War between the Bulgarian 1st Army and Serbian forces near the town of Knjaževac, fought from 4 to 7 July 1913. Although Bulgarian troops captured the town after heavy fighting, a strategic withdrawal was ordered the next day. Elements of the retreating force were then ambushed by Serbian artillery, resulting in severe losses.
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