Balkan Campaign

The Balkan Campaign was a series of military operations during World War I, primarily involving the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary) trying to control the Balkan Peninsula, a region in southeastern Europe. The Allies aimed to support Serbia and weaken Austria-Hungary’s hold. The campaign included battles in Serbia, Bulgaria, and Greece, with key events like the Serbian army’s retreat through Albania and the occupation of parts of Greece. It was marked by complex alliances, fierce fighting, and strategic maneuvering, significantly influencing the war’s eastern front and the eventual downfall of the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian empires.