Battle of Chios (1912) 1912
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 November 1912 – 3 January 1913 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.3775, 26.0650 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chios took place from 24 November 1912 to 3 January 1913 during the First Balkan War. It resulted in the capture of the eastern Aegean island of Chios by the Kingdom of Greece, ending almost 350 years of rule by the Ottoman Empire.
The occupation of the island was a prolonged affair. The Greek landing force, commanded by Colonel Nikolaos Delagrammatikas, was quickly able to seize the eastern coastal plain and the town of Chios, but the Ottoman garrison was well equipped and supplied, and managed to withdraw to the mountainous interior. A stalemate ensued, and operations almost ceased from the end of November and until the arrival of Greek reinforcements in late December.
Finally, the Ottoman garrison was defeated and forced to surrender on 3 January 1913.
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