1912

The Battle of Kumanovo 1912

A decisive victory of the Serbian army over the Ottomans in the First Balkan War.

The Battle of Kumanovo was fought on 23-24 October 1912.

Significance

This was the first major battle of the First Balkan War and a decisive victory for the Serbian army.

Outcome

The Ottoman army was completely defeated, which opened the way to the liberation of Macedonia and Kosovo.

Casualties

The Serbian army had around 1,000 dead, the Ottomans more than 5,000.

Sources

Vojnoistorijski institut
Istorija Balkanskih ratova

Location

Kumanovo

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