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Battle of Doiran (1917) 1917

Battle of Doiran (1917): Doiran Front
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date22 April 1917 – 8 May 1917Wikidata
Year1917Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraWorld War I era (1914–1918)derived from year
LocationNorth MacedoniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictMacedonian FrontWikidata P361
ParticipantsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandWikidata P710
Coordinates41.1875, 22.7206Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Doiran was a 1917 battle between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria during World War I. The battle ended in decisive Bulgarian victory, leading to 16 months of silence on the front before the Third Battle of Doiran.

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Location

41.1875, 22.7206 · North Macedonia

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