Serbo-Bulgarian Alliance
Signs alliance with Bulgaria against the Ottoman Empire.
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1912 in Serbia
Explore 40 historical events and records for Serbia in 1912.
Historical records for Serbia in 1912
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March
Serbo-Bulgarian Alliance
Supports the alliance with Bulgaria directed against Ottoman rule in the Balkans.
May
Serbo-Bulgarian Military Convention
Helps prepare Serbian military cooperation with Bulgaria.
September
Serbo-Montenegrin Cooperation
Coordinates Serbian policy with Montenegro before war with the Ottoman Empire.
October
Balkan League
The first state to declare war is Montenegro, starting the First Balkan War
Montenegro Declares War
Prepares Serbia to join Montenegro and the other Balkan allies.
Declaration of War
Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declare war on Turkey
Serbia Declares War
Leads the Serbian government as it declares war on the Ottoman Empire.
First Army Advance
Leads the Serbian First Army south toward Kumanovo.
Capture of Pristina
Leads the Serbian Third Army into Pristina.
Battle of Kumanovo Begins
Commands the Serbian First Army during the opening battle at Kumanovo.
Battle of Kumanovo
Commands Serbia's First Army at Kumanovo.
Battle of Kumanovo
Defeats a Turkish covering force
Battle of Kumanovo
Defeats Ottoman forces in Macedonia.
Battle of Kumanovo
Directs Serbian operations that defeat the Ottoman Vardar Army.
Capture of Skopje
Serbian forces occupy Skopje after Kumanovo.
Capture of Skopje
Orders the Serbian advance into Skopje after victory at Kumanovo.
November
Battle of Prilep
Helps direct Serbian attacks against Ottoman positions near Prilep.
Battle of Monastir
The remaining forces retreat to Ioannina. About 20,000 Turks are killed or captured
Serbian Advance to the Adriatic
Leads Serbian troops westward from Kosovo toward the Adriatic coast.
Serbian Advance to the Adriatic
Supports the campaign intended to secure Serbian access to the Adriatic.
Battle of Monastir Begins
Commits the Serbian First Army against Ottoman defenses around Monastir.
Battle of Monastir
Wins the final Serbian victory in Macedonia.
Battle of Monastir
Directs operations leading to the defeat of Ottoman forces at Monastir.
Alliance Austria and Serbia and Russia and France
Austria denounces Serbian gains in the Balkans; Russia and France backed Serbia while Italy and Germany backed Austria
Serbian Arrival at Durres
Reaches the Adriatic coast with Serbian forces.
Serbian Arrival at Durres
Presses Serbia's claim for an Adriatic outlet during the campaign.
December
Alliance Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and Bulgaria
Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and Bulgaria sign a weapons pact
First Balkan War Armistice
Accepts an armistice while negotiations begin in London.
London Peace Conference Opens
Supports Serbian territorial claims during the London negotiations.
Battle of Elli
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
Battle of Lemnos
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
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
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro
Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro form a Balkan League
Invasion of Macedonia
Leads three Serbian Armies into Macedonia
Invasion of Ottoman Territory
Serbia attacks south Skopje and Bitola
Invasion of Ottoman Territory
Members of the Balkan League attack Turkey and win quick victories
Partition
Serbia and Bulgaria agree to partition Macedonia, still part of the Turkish Empire
Rule of Macedonia
Serbia and Bulgaria agree to partition Macedonia
Rule of Vardar Macedonia
Serbia and Bulgaria sign treaties to split the land of Vardarrr Macedonia
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