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Occupation of Heights
- When
- 27 April 1897
- Where
- Heights around Velestino
Greek detachments arrived on 27 April, occupying heights around Velestino ahead of Ottoman forces.
The first Greek detachments arrived in the area in the morning of 27 April, some hours ahead of the Ottomans, and occupied the heights around Velestino. This initial positioning established a defensive advantage before the main Ottoman assault began.
Sources
- Battle of Velestino Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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