The Stray Dog War

In 1925 Bulgaria and Greece demonstrated that any pretence for war could be used if one nation was dedicated enough. The Stray Dog War is a perfect example in this case. Of course, as previously stated, that was all a ruse, and there were more serious issues at stake, including a dispute over claims to Western Thrace. Over the years, many soldiers had died on both sides.

In October 1925, a soldier stationed near the Greek-Bulgarian border lost control of a dog. The dog run straight to the Bulgaria side. The soldier chased him down, but when he got too close, the Bulgarians shot him.

Pangalos, the Greek general, was not going to let this happen. He threatened Bulgaria with repercussions if they did not make amends, but they refused. Greece invaded and occupied a town until the League of Nations ordered them to leave and ordered Greece to pay for the damage they caused.

• Date: 19 thg 10, 1925 - 29 thg 10, 1925
• Location: Petrich, Bulgaria