Battle of Kilkis (1944 AD)

Battle of Kilkis (Bulgaria vs Greece) took place in 1944 AD during Greek Resistance.

Battle facts

Year: 1944 AD
Date: 1944-11-04
Era: Modern
Conflict: Greek Resistance
Side A: Bulgaria
Side B: Greece
Commanders (A): Gen. Nikola Ivanov
Commanders (B): King Constantine I
Casualties: approx. 6,971 killed and wounded 2,500 men and 19 artillery pieces captured8,828 killed and wounded
Outcome: Greek victory Capture of Kilkis, Lachanas, Gevgelija, Karakoli, and Nigrita Burning of Kilkis Expulsion of the Bulgarian population from the town
Coordinates: 40.983°, 22.867°