1912.Bulgarian Medal from the First Balkan War RARE***

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Description : Bulgarian Commemorative Medal From The First Balkan War First Balkan War (1912-1913 on) Root causes of Bulgaria 's participation in the First Balkan War are enshrined in more unfairness Berlin Treaty of 1878, which leaves outside the homeland free large territories inhabited by Bulgarians. Hence the political aim of war - the unification of the Bulgarian lands. At the same time fight for the allocation of Ottoman Heritage in South East Europe includes all contiguous empire in the Balkan countries. Military-political realities require the conclusion of an alliance between Bulgaria , Serbia , Greece and Montenegro . None of these countries alone can not lead a successful war against the still strong militarily empire. Bulgaria initiated by the Union became a reality in the first half of 1912 on Feb. 29 to sign a contract of friendship and alliance between the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Serbia, together with a secret annex, and later by a military convention. They generally regulate the relationship between the two countries and their armies during the war and after its completion. These are generally functions of the signed on 16 May Defence Treaty between Bulgaria and Greece . He also accompanied by a military convention. Later, Bulgaria and Montenegro reached an oral agreement on comprehensive assistance in the event of war. Although t are claims to maintain "balance Balkan, Romania maintains neutrality. The creation of a Balkan alliance allows to achieve generally favorable to the ratio of expected him to act on both sides of forces and means. Mobilization of Allied armies is scheduled for September 17, 1912 decree of Ferdinand general mobilization of the armed forces of the kingdom was signed at noon the same day. Notice telegraph spread rapidly across the country, but correspondents said: "Call for mobilization are not met with joy, not with disapproval, with a spirited, irresistible enthusiasm crazy. Stocks are flocking to mass troops and bedecked with flowers sent by well-meaning cheers. Mobilization stations in addition to overflow regularly summoned and many volunteers. For a little more than a week the Bulgarian army at about 600,000 people. Simultaneously, the Ministry of War is covered with applications and applications of Bulgarians from Thrace and Macedonia . Unprecedented phenomenon, w more than 14,600 volunteers by followers of the Bulgarian volunteers in 1877-1878 named themselves Macedonian-Adrianople militia and leave a razvetite battle flags for the unification of the motherland. Formed by volunteers and special detachments of action behind the enemy army. Until the end of the month throughout the country to create 50 bands, which during the war rose to over 90. On 29 September in the region of Stara Zagora is established headquarters of the army. On the role of constitution making is commander of the king. Due to their lack of military training Ferdinand called the stock and appointed his assistant, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov. For the Chief of the army is determined Major General Ivan Fichev. Simultaneously with the mobilization is carried concentration of troops to areas of hostilities. Maximum load of railway lines and foot marches allow accelerated towards the end of September parts and connections to take their seats. Iztochnotrakiyskiya a theater of war deployed three groups. Second Army under the command of General Nikola Ivanov is available in the region of Haskovo, Maritza Lyubimets and have the task to block the Edirne fortress. First Army led by General Vassil Kutinchev be grouped near Topolovgrad on both sides of the river Tunja, and the Third Army of General Ratko Dimitriev is behind it, in the area south of Yambol and Straldja. The two armies to attack the main cause of the enemy. Against the Bulgarian troops is deployed in eastern Thrace Turkish army of Abdullah Pasha. It also gets the task of actively. It is envisaged that the army, and build fortresses of Edirne and Kırkl... read more

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