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First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
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First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
Hand-to-hand combat during the First Balkan War as Greek troops overun a Turkish gun battery. The war lasted from October 1912 to May 1913, pitted the Balkan League (Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, and Bulgaria) against the Ottoman Empire. The combined armies of the Balkan states overcame the numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged Ottoman armies, and achieved rapid success. As a result of the war, almost all remaining European territories of the Ottoman Empire were captured and partitioned among the allies, and an independent Albanian state set up. Despite their success, the Balkan states were unsatisfied with the peace settlement, and the tensions among them, with the unifying Ottoman threat gone, would soon result in the Second Balkan War
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) as Greek troops engage in intense hand-to-hand combat while overrunning a Turkish gun battery. The war, which lasted from October 1912 to May 1913, saw the formidable alliance of Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, and Bulgaria known as the Balkan League confront the Ottoman Empire. The combined armies of these Balkan states showcased their military prowess by swiftly overcoming the numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged Ottoman forces. Their rapid success resulted in capturing and partitioning almost all remaining European territories of the Ottoman Empire among themselves. Additionally, an independent Albanian state was established. Despite their triumphs on the battlefield, tensions simmered among the victorious Balkan states due to dissatisfaction with the peace settlement. With no unifying threat from the Ottomans anymore, these tensions would soon erupt into another conflict known as the Second Balkan War. In this historical image, we witness Greek soldiers dressed in traditional costumes charging forward with bayonets fixed on their rifles. The scene is symbolic of their unwavering determination to secure victory for their homeland. This photograph serves not only as a testament to bravery but also highlights how propaganda played a role in shaping public perception during times of war. Mary Evans Prints Online presents this remarkable print under Rights Managed license for non-commercial use only. It offers us a glimpse into one of history's defining moments when nations fought fiercely for control over strategic positions in what came to be known as "the powder keg" region – The Balkans.
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