Battle of Kresna Gorge (1913 AD)

Battle of Kresna Gorge (border|22px Bulgaria vs Greece) took place in 1913 AD during Second Balkan War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1913 AD
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Second Balkan War
• Side A: border|22px Bulgaria
• Side B: Greece
• Commanders (A): Gen. Mihail Savov, Gen. Nikola Ivanov
• Commanders (B): King Constantine I
• Casualties: approx. Unknown10,000 killed, wounded, or captured
• Outcome: Stalemate Greek army advances through the Kresna gorge. Greeks forced to assume defensive positions. Greek march to Sofia halted
• Coordinates: 41.801°, 23.160°

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