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October 8, 1912 the First Balkan War began when Montenegro declared war against Ottoman Empire - pre-empting a warning from Russia and Austria-Hungary. Among other battles, the Greek army defeated the Ottoman Empire in the Central Macedonia Battle of Giannitsa, October 19th. Albania declared independence on November 28, 1912. On December 2, the Balkan League signed an armistice with Turkey ending the war. Turkey withdrew to the Enos-Media Line. An initial peace was concluded at the Treaty of London in May 1913. By the time of the Armistice, Serbia, Montenegro and Greece had overrun Albania.

Battales of the Balkan War
Name Land/Sea Guest(1) General Home (2) General Date Side Treaty
Rus Montenegro Ottoman 1912 0
Battle of Giannitsa Greek Ottoman 1912 1