Battle of Serres, 808

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Battle of Serres, 808

Year: 808

Location: Serres, Aegean Macedonia, Greece

Period: First Bulgarian Empire: rulers and capitals

Ruler: Krum

In 808, Krum sent troops south along the Struma River. There they attacked a Byzantine detachment. According to historical and archaeological evidence, the two armies encountered one another at Serres.

The battle ended in victory for Bulgaria.