Battle of Pente Pigadia
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The Battle of Pente Pigadia or Battle of Beshpinar (Greek: Μάχη των Πέντε Πηγαδιών; Turkish: Beşpınar Muharebesi), 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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Battle of Pente Pigadia | |||||||
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Part of the First Balkan War | |||||||
Pente Pigadia Castle. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Greece | Ottoman Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Konstantinos Sapountzakis | Mehmet Esat Bülkat | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2 Evzone Battalions | 5 Βattalions | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
26 dead 222 wounded | Unknown | ||||||
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