Union of Eastern Rumelia
Accepts the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria despite international opposition.
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1885 in Bulgaria
Explore 19 historical events and records for Bulgaria in 1885.
Historical records for Bulgaria in 1885
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September
October
Serbian Mobilization
Prepares Bulgarian forces as relations with Serbia deteriorate.
November
Declaration of War
Milan invades Bulgaria hoping to unite Serbia. Demands territory to compensate for Bulgarias growth after union with eastern Rumelia
Declaration of War
Takes command of Bulgarian resistance after Serbia declares war.
Battle of Slivnitsa
Defeats the Serbs, Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
Battle of Slivnitsa Begins
Directs Bulgarian defenses during the opening fighting at Slivnitsa.
Serbian Advance
Organizes Bulgarian troops to block the Serbian advance toward Sofia.
Battle of Slivnitsa
Coordinates reinforcements arriving to strengthen the Bulgarian line.
Bulgarian Victory at Slivnitsa
Secures a decisive Bulgarian victory over the invading Serbian army.
Serbian Retreat
Pursues retreating Serbian forces westward from Slivnitsa.
Battle of Dragoman
Presses Bulgarian attacks against Serbian rear guards near Dragoman.
Battle of Tsaribrod
Advances through Tsaribrod as Bulgarian forces carry the war into Serbia.
Bulgarian Invasion of Serbia
Authorizes the advance into Serbia following victories along the frontier.
Battle of Pirot
Franz Joseph forces an armistice in the Serbian War.
Battle of Pirot Begins
Leads Bulgarian formations attacking Serbian positions around Pirot.
Capture of Pirot
Enters Pirot after Bulgarian troops break the Serbian defense.
Armistice
Franz Joseph intervenes & forces an armistice
Austrian Intervention
Stops the advance after Austria-Hungary threatens intervention.
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Roumelia
Eastern Roumelia is Annexed to Bulgaria
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