BATTLE // October 23, 1912

Battle of Pente Pigadia

Name: Battle of Pente Pigadia
Start: 1912-10-23
End: 1912-10-23
Location: Battle of Pente Pigadia

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Overview

The Battle of Pente Pigadia or Battle of Beshpinar, took place on 22–30 October (O.S.), 1912. It was fought between Greek forces under Lieutenant General Konstantinos Sapountzakis and Ottoman forces under General Esad Pasha during the First Balkan War. The battle began when the Ottomans attacked Greek positions at Anogi. Early snowfall prevented the Ottomans from launching a big offensive, while the Greeks managed to hold their ground for six days in the ensuing series of skirmishes.

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Significance

The Battle of Pente Pigadia was fought over several days in late October 1912 during the opening phase of the First Balkan War, pitting Greek forces under Lieutenant General Konstantinos Sapountzakis against Ottoman forces under General Esad Pasha. The engagement began with an Ottoman attack on Greek positions at Anogi and extended across a series of skirmishes lasting approximately six days. Greek forces sustained 222 casualties but held their ground throughout, denying the Ottomans a breakthrough at this sector of the front.

Tactics

The Ottomans initiated the battle by attacking Greek positions at Anogi. Early snowfall hampered Ottoman operational tempo, preventing the launch of a large-scale offensive. Greek forces responded by holding their positions across a sustained series of skirmishes over six days rather than through a single decisive engagement.