Battle of Sorovich

Overview

The Battle of Sorovich took place between 21–24 October 1912 (O.S.). It was fought between Greek and Ottoman forces during the First Balkan War, and revolved around the Sorovich (Amyntaio) area. The 5th Greek Division which had been advancing through western Macedonia separately from the bulk of the Greek Army of Thessaly, was attacked outside the village of Zabardeni (Lofoi) and fell back to Sorovich. It found itself to be heavily outnumbered by an opposing Ottoman force.

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Significance

The Battle of Sorovich was fought in western Macedonia during the First Balkan War as the Greek 5th Division advanced through the region separately from the main Army of Thessaly. Outnumbered by roughly three to one—with Greek forces numbering around 7,080 against an Ottoman force of approximately 20,000 under Hasan Rıza Pasha—the division came under attack near Zabardeni and withdrew to Sorovich. The engagement illustrates the exposed character of independent Greek advances through western Macedonia during this phase of the war, where detached formations could find themselves isolated and heavily outnumbered before the main army could provide support. Greek casualties of between 168 and 196 reflect the pressure the division sustained in this defensive situation.

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