Balkan Wars

Second Balkan War summary
Photo of a Greek (left) and Bulgarian (right) sentry at the port of Thessaloniki, during the period of joint occupation prior to the outbreak of the war. ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).
1913 Jun 29 - Aug 10

Second Balkan War summary

Balkans

The Second Balkan War broke out when Bulgaria, dissatisfied with its share of the spoils of the First Balkan War, attacked its former allies, Serbia and Greece. Serbian and Greek armies repulsed the Bulgarian offensive and counter-attacked, entering Bulgaria. With Bulgaria also having previously engaged in territorial disputes with Romania and the bulk of Bulgarian forces engaged in the south, the prospect of an easy victory incited Romanian intervention against Bulgaria. The Ottoman Empire also took advantage of the situation to regain some lost territories from the previous war.

Last Updated: Sun Sep 24 2023

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