Battle of Doiran (1918)

Battle of Doiran
Part of Vardar Offensive (World War I)

1914–1918 British Military Cemetery in Polykastro (formerly Karasouli) near Lake Doiran.
Date18–19 September 1918
Location
Result Bulgarian Victory
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Units involved

 United Kingdom

 Greece

 Bulgaria

Strength
  • 45,672
  • 29,328
  • Total: 75,000
35,000
Casualties and losses
  • 3,155–3,871
  • 3,404–3,948 (official numbers)
  • Total: 6,559–7,819
2,726

The Third Battle of Doiran was fought from 18 to 19 September 1918, with the British and the Greeks assaulting the positions of the Bulgarian First Army near Dojran Lake. The battle was part of World War I and took place in the Balkan Theatre. The battle ended with the Bulgarians repulsing all attacks.