A defensive Greek victory during the First Balkan War, where Greek forces held Ottoman attacks for six days aided by early snowfall.
Key Facts
- Date
- 22–30 October 1912 (O.S.)
- Conflict
- First Balkan War
- Duration
- Six days of skirmishes
- Greek Commander
- Lt. Gen. Konstantinos Sapountzakis
- Ottoman Commander
- General Esad Pasha
- Initial Ottoman objective
- Attack on Greek positions at Anogi
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
During the First Balkan War, Ottoman forces sought to push back Greek positions in the region. The Ottomans initiated offensive operations by attacking Greek-held positions at Anogi, aiming to mount a large-scale assault against the Greek forces commanded by Lieutenant General Konstantinos Sapountzakis.
The Battle of Pente Pigadia was fought between Greek and Ottoman forces from 22 to 30 October 1912. Ottoman troops under General Esad Pasha launched an assault on Greek positions at Anogi, but early snowfall severely hampered their ability to mount a major offensive, resulting in a prolonged series of smaller skirmishes across the battlefield.
Greek forces successfully held their ground throughout the six-day engagement, preventing the Ottomans from achieving their offensive objectives. The early snowfall proved a decisive environmental factor, limiting Ottoman operational capacity and allowing the Greeks to maintain their defensive positions without being overwhelmed.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Konstantinos Sapountzakis.
Side B
1 belligerent
Esad Pasha.