Battle of Lachanas

The Battle of Lachanas was a clash between Bulgarian and Greek forces, part of the Greek offensive north of Thessaloniki at the beginning of the Second Balkan War. It took place from 19 to 21 June 1913, alongside the Battle of Kukush. These clashes occurred because Greek intelligence uncovered Bulgarian plans to concentrate military operations in Serbia. In response, the Greeks deployed four armies between the Vardar River and Lake Langadas to intercept Bulgarian troops while they were fighting the Serbs. 

The Bulgarian army's 1st Brigade of the 10th Division held a position south of Karadzhakyoy. The Bulgarian units' position extended over seven kilometres. On 19 June, the Greek forces arrived from Gvozdovo and began deploying in battle formation. An artillery bombardment began in the afternoon, followed by an attack that was repulsed. After reconnaissance, the Bulgarian brigade commander ordered an evening withdrawal towards the Karadag ridge, where Lachanas village stood.

The battle ended in a Greek victory, with the Greeks successfully driving back the Bulgarian army. The Bulgarians were forced to withdraw towards Serres.