Battles
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Battle of Dermendere, Karaagach and Belashtitsa
The Battle of Dermendere, Karaagach and Belashtitsa was crucial to defeating Süleyman Pasha's remaining forces in Thrace during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. On 3 January 1878, Süleyman withdrew part of his force from the Plovdiv area towards Stanimaka, planning a retreat through the Rhodopes along the Chaya valley.
Battle of Doiran
The battle took place between 9 and 18 August 1916 near Lake Doiran. Three French divisions and one British division, with a combined strength of 45,000 men and 400 guns, attacked the Bulgarian positions around the lake.
Battle of Doiran
The Battle of Doiran in 1917 was the second battle fought there during the First World War. The British army attacked on three fronts, beginning with the left.
Battle of Doiran
The Battle of Doiran in 1918 was the third and final battle fought there during the First World War. The Bulgarian forces were commanded by Lieutenant General Vladimir Vazov and the officer Stefan Nerezov.
Battle of Dolna Mitropolia
The Battle of Dolna Mitropolia was a defining episode in the Siege of Pleven, a turning point in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878 with profound consequences for the war and Bulgaria's liberation. After three unsuccessful assaults, the Russian command decided to blockade Pleven completely and force Osman Pasha's Western Army to surrender.
Battle of Dyrrachium
The Battle of Dyrrachium, fought in February 1018, formed part of the Byzantine–Bulgarian wars. The Bulgarian state was destabilised after the Battle of Kleidion and Tsar Samuel's death in 1014.
Battle of Dzhuranli
The Battle of Dzhuranli exemplified the manoeuvre tactics used by Russian commanders against Ottoman forces in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It formed part of the Advance Detachment's effort to disrupt and weaken Nova Zagora's Ottoman garrison and prevent it from joining the Central Army.
Battle of Edirne
In 1330, Michael III Shishman Asen died at the Battle of Velbazhd, defeated by the Serbs through deception. King Stefan Dečanski imposed Ivan Stephen, the dead tsar's son and a Serbian puppet, on the peace envoys from Tarnovo.
Battle of Elena
The Battle of Elena was the Ottoman Central Army's final offensive operation in the Russo-Turkish War. Preparing to cross the Balkan Mountains, Russian forces had captured the lightly defended town on 30 June 1877.
Battle of Ezerche
The Battle of Ezerche on 14 July 1877 was the first clash on the eastern front between the Russian Ruschuk Detachment and the Ottoman Eastern Danube Army during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. On 13 July, Ottoman forces comprising three infantry regiments and eight guns occupied Ezerche and built positions in the village and surrounding area.
Battle of Gornichevo
The Battle of Gornichevo, also known as the Battle of Mala Nidže, was the first battle of the campaign known as the Monastir Offensive. At this time, the forces on the Bulgarian First Army's right flank were stationed in Macedonia.
Battle of Grivitsa
The Battle of Grivitsa was an episode in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. Romanian troops fought it on 7 October 1877 (19 October New Style) in an unsuccessful attempt to capture Grivitsa Redoubt No.
Battle of Harmanli
The Battle of Harmanli was an action by the Southern Detachment's vanguard during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. After the defeat of the remaining Ottoman forces at Plovdiv, scattered units of Süleyman Pasha's army and large groups of Turkish refugees withdrew through the Rhodopes and along the Maritsa valley.
Battle of Himitli Pass
The Battle of Himitli Pass was a key engagement fought by the right column during the Russian Southern Detachment's crossing of the Balkan Mountains in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. The Southern Detachment began its crossing on 24 December 1878.
Battle of Horreum Margi
In the late fifth and early sixth centuries, the Bulgars penetrated the Balkan Peninsula, carrying out devastating invasions of Byzantine territory. Their intensifying attacks on the peninsula's interior caused serious concern for the security of the imperial capital, Constantinople, and its surroundings.
Battle of Iatrus
The ancient and medieval fortress of Iatrus stands near Krivina village on the eastern bank of the Yantra River, on a strategically important elevation. It is mentioned in Roman road maps as early as the third century.
Battle of Ihtiman
Michael Asen IV belonged to the Bulgarian royal line of the Asen dynasty and was Ivan Alexander's eldest son. He is believed to have been his father's co-ruler during his lifetime.
Battle of Kajmakčalan
This battle took place on the Macedonian Front and involved Bulgarian and Serbian troops. The Bulgarian troops were led by commander Dimitar Geshov.
Battle of Kalinovo
Bulgarian and Greek troops fought in this battle during the Second Balkan War. After a clash near Orehovo between units of the Bulgarian army's 3rd Brigade of the 3rd Division and the Greek 10th Division, the Bulgarian units withdrew towards Kalinovo village.
Battle of Kashak Bair and Karahasankoy
The Battle of Kashak Bair and Karahasankoy marked the beginning of the Ottoman offensive on the eastern front during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. It involved fierce fighting and heavy losses on both sides.
Battle of Katasyrtai
The Battle of Katasyrtai was a significant engagement between Bulgarians and Byzantines, fought in August 917 immediately after the Battle of Achelous, in a small village near Constantinople. At this time, both sides were preparing for decisive action.
Battle of Kavala
In the second half of the seventh century, the Slavs launched numerous attacks against Byzantium. At the same time, Old Great Bulgaria broke apart, and a number of Bulgar tribes settled in Byzantine territory.
Battle of Kazanlak
The Battle of Kazanlak was an important engagement in the Russian Advance Detachment's campaign in southern Bulgaria during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878. After taking Hainboaz Pass, the Advance Detachment was ordered to liberate Kazanlak and disperse its Ottoman garrison.
Battle of Kočani
The Battle of Kočani was a clash between units of the Bulgarian 7th Rila Infantry Division and the Turkish 16th Nizam Infantry Division. At the beginning of the war, the Rila Division formed part of the Second Allied Army under the Serbian general Stepa Stepanović.
