Battle of Elli 1912
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 December 1912 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1912 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Greece, Ottoman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.2000, 26.4000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Elli (Greek: Ναυμαχία της Έλλης, Turkish: İmroz Deniz Muharebesi) or the Battle of the Dardanelles took place near the mouth of the Dardanelles on 16 December [O.S. 3 December] 1912 as part of the First Balkan War between the fleets of the Kingdom of Greece and the Ottoman Empire. It was the largest sea battle of the Balkan Wars.
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