Ceasefire
Following a ceasefire in December between the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, the Turkish fleet twice exited the Dardanelles but is twice defeated in the battles of Elli and Lemnos
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1912 in Turkey — Page 2
Explore 56 historical events and records for Turkey in 1912.
Historical records for Turkey in 1912
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Coup
Following Italy's victory in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-1912 the Young Turks fall from power after a coup
Coup
Following Italy's victory in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-1912 the Young Turks fall from power after a coup
Coup
Following Italy's victory in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-1912 the Young Turks fell from power after a coup, the Balkan countries see this as an opportunity to attack and fulfill their desires of expansion
Declaration of War
Following Italy's victory in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-1912 the Young Turks fell from power after a coup, the Balkan countries see this as an opportunity to attack and fulfill their desires of expansion
Fortress Endures Winter Blockade
Sukru Pasha keeps Adrianople's garrison defending its fortifications despite isolation and supply shortages.
Invasion of Aegean Islands
The Greek navy captures the Aegean Islands
Invasion of Thrace
Bulgaria attacks Eastern Thrace, stopped only at the outskirts of Constantinople in the Chatalja line
Ottoman Command Responds To Invasion
Nazim Pasha faces the rapid Bulgarian advance as Ottoman forces attempt to defend eastern Thrace.
Ottoman Defenses Fail At Lule Burgas
Nazim Pasha's troops are defeated in the Lule Burgas campaign and withdraw toward Constantinople.
Ottoman Garrison Defends Adrianople
Mehmed Sukru Pasha organizes the Ottoman defense of Adrianople against Bulgarian siege forces.
Rule of Aegean Islands
The Greek navy captures the Aegean Islands
Siege of Constantinople
Bulgaria attacks Eastern Thrace, stopped only at the outskirts of Constantinople in the Chatalja line
Siege of Monastir
Serbia attacks south towards Skopje and Monastir
Siege of Skopje
Serbia attacks south towards Skopje and Monastir
Young Turks
Following Italy's victory in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-1912 the Young Turks fall from power after a coup
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