2 infantry brigades 3rd and 10th divisions Result Greek victory | Dates 22 Jun 1913 – 23 Jun 1913 | |
Half of forces committed killed, wounded or captured 1,007 killed and wounded Similar Second Balkan War, Battle of Kresna Gorge, Battle of Bregalnica, Battle of Kilkis–Lachanas, Battle of Kardzhali | ||
Battle of dojran second balkan war
The Battle of Doiran was a battle of the Second Balkan War, fought between the Bulgarian and the Greek army. The battle took place in June 1913.
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The Greek armed forces, after the victory at Kilkis-Lachanas, continued their advance north and successfully engaged the Bulgarians at Lake Doiran. As a result of their subsequent defeat, the Bulgarian forces retreated further north.
Battle
The Doiran Lake was at the right wing of the Bulgarian line of defense. The 2nd Bulgarian Army was responsible for the defense of this sector. The Bulgarian artillery was for some time successful against the Greek attack.
The Bulgarians evacuated the region and retreated north after several hours of fighting.
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