Eastern Army (Ottoman Empire)

The Eastern Army of the Ottoman Empire (Turkish: Şark Ordusu) was one of the field armies of the Ottoman Army. It was formed during the mobilization phase of the First Balkan War. It confronted Bulgarian forces. On October 29, 1912, it was reorganized and renamed as the First Eastern Army (Birinci Şark Ordusu).

Eastern Army
ActiveEastern Army: 1912-October 28, 1912
First Eastern Army: October 29-November 7, 1912
CountryOttoman Empire
TypeField Army
Garrison/HQSalonika
PatronSultans of the Ottoman Empire
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Ferik Kölemen Abdullah Pasha
Ferik Ahmed Abuk Pasha
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