Struma operation 1916
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 August 1916 – 23 August 1916 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1916 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War I era (1914–1918) | derived from year |
| Location | Greece | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Balkans Theater, Macedonian Front | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7858, 23.8489 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Struma operation was the occupation of a part of northeastern mainland Greece by the Bulgarian army during the First World War between 17–23 August 1916. It was named after the Struma (Strymonas) river.
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