Rule of Samos
Under the leadership of Themistoklis Sofoulis Samos is united with Greece
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1912 in Greece
Explore 31 historical events and records for Greece in 1912.
Historical records for Greece in 1912
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March
Election
The Liberal Party wins a commanding parliamentary majority under Venizelos.
Liberal Election Victory
Venizelos wins an overwhelming parliamentary mandate for his reform programme.
May
Balkan League
Greece, not wishing to be left out of a possible alliance against the Ottoman Empire and the corresponding partition of territory, begins negotiations with Bulgaria on a defensive alliance resulting in the Greco-Bulgarian Treaty
Balkan League
Signing of the Greco-Bulgarian Treaty
Greco-Bulgarian Treaty
Greece, not wishing to be left out of a possible alliance against the Ottoman Empire and the corresponding partition of territory, begins negotiations with Bulgaria on a defensive alliance resulting in the Greco-Bulgarian Treaty
Greco-Bulgarian Treaty
Joins Bulgaria in a treaty against Ottoman power.
October
Balkan League
The first state to declare war is Montenegro, starting the First Balkan War
Balkan League
After issuing an ultimatum to the Porte on October 13, Greece declares war on Turkey on October 17
Declaration of War
After issuing an ultimatum to the Porte on October 13, Greece declares war on Turkey on October 17
Capture of Lemnos
Occupies Lemnos as a base near the Dardanelles.
Battle of Sarantaporo
Breaks through Ottoman defences in Thessaly.
Battle of Elasson
Defeats the Turks in the Vardarrr Valley
Invasion of Thessaloniki
After the liberation of Thessaloniki, the Greek army links up with the Serb army north and they turns west
Invasion of Ottoman Territory
Members of the Balkan League attack Turkey and win quick victories
November
Battle of Yenidje
Overwhelms the Turks and moves on to Salonika
Capture of Salonika
Accepts the surrender of Salonika.
Capture of Salonika
The Turkish garrison of 20,000 surrenders and Constantine occupies the city
Rule of Samos
Representitives in the Church of St Spyridon vote that Samos unite with Greece
December
Battle of Elli
Defeats the Ottoman fleet off the Dardanelles.
Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire in December between the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, the Turkish fleet twice exited the Dardanelles but was twice defeated in the battles of Elli and Lemnos
Epirus Campaign
Turns Greek forces toward Ioannina after Salonika.
Rule of Aegean
Following a ceasefire in December between the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, the Turkish fleet twice exited the Dardanelles but was twice defeated in the battles of Elli and Lemnos
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Kastoria
One of Constantine's flank detachments is defeated by the Turks
Battle of Monastir
One of Constantine's flank detachments is defeated by the Turks
Invasion of Macedonia
Greece lands forces in the Halkidiki peninsula while the main force of the army attacks from Thessaly into Macedonia through the Sarantaporo straight
Invasion of Macedonia
Leads a Greek Army into Macedonia to attack the Turks in the Vardarrr Valley
Rule of Aegean
Greek naval victories secure control of the Aegean.
Rule of Lemnos
The Greek Navy is free to liberate the islands of the Aegean, starting with Lemnos which was used as a base to monitor the Dardanelles
Rule of Samos
Themistoclis Sofoulis forms a temporary revolutionary Government in Samos
Samos Revolutionary Government
Venizelos's government supports the incorporation process after revolt on Samos.
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