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Battle of Kilkis-Lahanas

1913 Zentralmazedonien Feldschlacht

Greek lithography of the battle of Kilkis (Second Balkan War), 1913.

Greek lithography of the battle of Kilkis (Second Balkan War), 1913.

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The burned city of Kilkis after the Second Balkan War.

The burned city of Kilkis after the Second Balkan War.

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Greek Soldiers during the Battle of Kilkis–Lachanas on the offensive

Greek Soldiers during the Battle of Kilkis–Lachanas on the offensive

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Kukush Battle 1913

Kukush Battle 1913

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Greek lithograph of the battle of Lachanas (Second Balkan War), 1913

Greek lithograph of the battle of Lachanas (Second Balkan War), 1913

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Young Mrs. Jean Leune, correspondent of L'Illustration, before the burial of the dead on the battlefield of Kilkis. Photograph from L'Illustration, 2 August 1913

Young Mrs. Jean Leune, correspondent of L'Illustration, before the burial of the dead on the battlefield of Kilkis. Photograph from L'Illustration, 2 August 1913

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Historical Overview

Decisive Greek victory over Bulgaria in the 2nd Balkan War.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Greek victory.

Kingdom of Greece

  • Commander: König Konstantin I.
  • Strength: ca. 115.000
  • Casualties: ca. 8.500

Kingdom of Bulgaria

  • Commander: Nikola Iwanow
  • Strength: ca. 70.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

Greek advance northward against Bulgarian positions.

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