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. Order of Battle, October 17, 1912. On October 17, 1912, the army was structured as follows: First Eastern Army. On October 29, 1912, the army was structured as follows: