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 | |
|---|---|
| Active | Eastern Army: 1912-October 28, 1912 First Eastern Army: October 29-November 7, 1912 |
| Country | Ottoman Empire |
| Type | Field Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Salonika |
| Patron | Sultans of the Ottoman Empire |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Ferik Kölemen Abdullah Pasha Ferik Ahmed Abuk Pasha |
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