Leads three Serbian Armies into Macedonia
Historical person
Radomir Putnik Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Radomir Putnik, based on 17 World History Database records associated with Serbia.
Chronological biography
1912
Helps prepare Serbian military cooperation with Bulgaria.
Defeats a Turkish covering force
Defeats Ottoman forces in Macedonia.
Directs Serbian operations that defeat the Ottoman Vardar Army.
Serbian forces occupy Skopje after Kumanovo.
Orders the Serbian advance into Skopje after victory at Kumanovo.
The remaining forces retreat to Ioannina. About 20,000 Turks are killed or captured
Wins the final Serbian victory in Macedonia.
Directs operations leading to the defeat of Ottoman forces at Monastir.
1913
Assists Montenegro in capturing Scutari from the Turks
An anti Bulgarian Serbian-Greek alliance is signed
Defeats Bulgarian forces in Macedonia.
Coordinates the Serbian response to the Bulgarian attack.
Orders counterattacks that begin pushing Bulgarian forces back.
Secures a decisive Serbian victory after ten days of fighting.
Serbia emerges militarily strengthened from the Balkan Wars.
Titles and roles
Chief of Staff · Field Marshal · Chief of Staff
Record provenance
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