Battle of Morava

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Morava
partof=Serbian Campaign (World War I)


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date=14 October, 1915 - 9 November, 1915
place=front from Leskovac to Negotin, Serbia
territory=
result=Bulgarian victory
combatant1=flagicon|Bulgaria|1878 Bulgaria
combatant2=flagicon|Serbia|1882 Serbia
commander1=
commander2=
strength1=1st Army- 4 infantry divisions: 145,000
strength2=2nd Serbian army- 8 infantry divisions: c.200,000
casualties1=Unknown
casualties2=6,000
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The battle of Morava occurred between 14 October, 1915 and 9 November, 1915 when Serbia, already fighting with Austro-Hungary was also attacked by Austro-Hungary and Germany's ally, Bulgaria. The result of the battle was a defeat for the more numerous Serbian forces.

In the beginning due to the harsh weather and the tough terrain the Bulgarian advance was slow but despite the desperate resistance of the defenders, there was a Bulgarian breakthrough near Pirot in 10 days and the Serbs retreated to the Timok and the Bulgarian 1st Army chased them.

The battle continued for 27 days and the Bulgarians penetrated up to 90 km deep into the enemy's territory. The Serbs lost 6,000 men; 60 guns and huge amount of military equipment.

Sources

*Атанас Пейчев и колектив, 1300 години на стража, Военно издателство, София 1984.