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Siege of Adrianople

1912 - 1913 • Thrakien Belagerung

Historical Overview

Fall of the strategic fortress after Bulgarian-Serbian assault.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Balkan League victory.

Bulgaria & Serbia

  • Commander: Nikola Iwanow / Stepa Stepanović
  • Strength: ca. 150.000
  • Casualties: ca. 18.000

Ottoman Empire

  • Commander: Mehmed Şükrü Pascha
  • Strength: ca. 52.000
  • Casualties: ca. 15.000

Strategic Context

Eliminating the last major Ottoman bulwark in Thrace.

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