17 November 1885
Battle of Slivnitsa
Defeats the Serbs, Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
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Defeats the Serbs, Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
Directs Bulgarian defenses during the opening fighting at Slivnitsa.
Coordinates reinforcements arriving to strengthen the Bulgarian line.
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
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