Battle of Doiran (1913) 1913
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 June 1913 – 23 June 1913 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1913 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | North Macedonia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.1802, 22.7233 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Doiran was a battle of the Second Balkan War, fought between the Bulgaria and Greece. The battle took place in June 1913.
The Hellenic Army, after the victory at Kilkis-Lachanas, continued their advance north and successfully engaged the Bulgarians at Lake Doiran. The Bulgarian army had retreated to the lake, after having destroyed the bridges of Strymon River and burned the town of Serres. As a result of their subsequent defeat, the Bulgarian forces retreated further north.
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