Battle of Doiran
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Battle of Doiran
Year: 1916
Location: Doiran Basin
Period: Third Bulgarian State
Ruler: Ferdinand
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. These positions were defended by the 2nd Brigade of the 2nd Thracian Infantry Division under Colonel Charakchiev.
The Allied forces suffered heavy losses and withdrew to their original positions.
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