Battle of Kresna Gorge 1913
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 July 1913 – 31 July 1913 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1913 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Bulgaria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Balkan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 41.8009, 23.1597 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kresna Gorge was fought in 1913 between the Greeks and the Bulgarians during the Second Balkan War. The battle was fought over an eleven-day period, between 8–18 July, over a front of 20 km, in a maze of forests and mountains. The battle marked the last phase of Greek advances into Bulgarian territory before the ceasefire and the peace treaty.
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