Battle of Kilkis–Lahanas (1913 AD)

Battle of Kilkis–Lahanas (Bulgaria vs Greece) took place in 1913 AD during Second Balkan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1913 AD
• Date: 1913-06-21
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Balkan War
• 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: 40.994°, 22.875°

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