Battle of Kilkis-Lahanas

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

The burned city of Kilkis after the Second Balkan War.

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

Kukush Battle 1913

Greek lithograph of the battle of Lachanas (Second Balkan War), 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
Historical Overview
The Battle of Kilkis–Lachanas took place between Greece and Bulgaria during the Second Balkan War. The two countries fought for the town of Kilkis in Central Macedonia from 19 to 21 June 1913 O.S. with Greece ultimately being victorious
Quick Facts
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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