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Bridge over the River Axios is guarded by troops - Greece
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Bridge over the River Axios is guarded by troops - Greece
1st Balkan War - Bridge over the River Axios (Vardar), Greece is guarded. The First Balkan War, lasted from October 1912 to May 1913 and comprised actions of the Balkan League against the Ottoman Empire. The combined armies of the Balkan states overcame the numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged Ottoman armies and achieved rapid success. The Vardar or Axios is the longest and major river in the Republic of North Macedonia and also a major river of Greece. Date: 1912
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Balkan Balkans Crossing Guard Guarding Guards Mar19 Vardar Axios
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the First Balkan War (1912-1913) as Greek troops stand guard over the Bridge over the River Axios (Vardar) in Greece. The bridge, which is the longest and most significant river in the Republic of North Macedonia and a major waterway in Greece, became a strategic point of contention during the conflict between the Balkan League and the Ottoman Empire. The combined forces of the Balkan states, with their numerically superior and tactically advantageous armies, achieved rapid success against the Ottoman forces, who were strategically disadvantaged and outnumbered. The soldiers in this image are alert and focused, their rifles at the ready, as they protect the bridge from potential enemy incursions. The First Balkan War marked the end of the Ottoman Empire's rule in Europe and the beginning of the modern Balkan states. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the bridge and the pivotal role it played during this period of conflict.
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