Battle of Doiran (1917)
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The Battle of Doiran was a 1917 battle between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria during World War I. The battle ended in decisive Bulgarian victory, leading to 16 months of silence on the front before the Third Battle of Doiran.
A Bulgarian telephone station with trench periscope observing the enemy's position at the Doiran front, March 1917 (German Official Photograph/National Archives).
Remains of Bulgarian trenches in Star Dojran, North Macedonia.
The Macedonian Front in 1916-1917.
Vladimir Vazov was a prominent General. His successful defence of Doiran made him a hero to the Bulgarians.
Battle of Doiran (1918)
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The Third Battle of Doiran was fought from 18 to 19 September 1918, with the British and the Greeks assaulting the positions of the Bulgarian First Army near Dojran Lake. The battle was part of World War I and took place in the Balkan Theatre. The battle ended with the Bulgarians repulsing all attacks.
Monument to the British 22nd Division in Star Dojran, Republic of North Macedonia.