War in the Balkans

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What was the Balkan League?
A group formed by Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Montenegro, planning to gain their independence from the Ottoman Empire
When was the Balkan League formed?
1911 - After Turkey lost against Italy in North-Africa
When was the First Balkan Wars?
October 1912 - May 1913
What were the First Balkan Wars?
Turkey against the Balkan League
What were the results of the First Balkan War?
Turkey withdrew from all European territories
Balkan League gained independance
When was the Second Balkan War?
June - August 1913
Why did the Second Balkan War occur?
Territorial disputes
Who was involved in the Second Balkan War?
Bulgaria against Greece and Serbia
Turkey and Romania joined the war against Bulgaria
What was the result of the Second Balkan War?
Serbia doubled in size
Bulgaria was weakened, and sought revenge
Austria-Hungary saw Serbia's growth as a threat, due to it being aligned with Russia