New York Times 100 years ago today, November 21, 1912:
When Servians Entered Monastir Ottoman Garrison Had Fled.
BELGRADE, Nov. 20.— According to the latest reports from Monastir, the Turkish garrison did not surrender, but fled in all directions, leaving a large amount of war material behind.
After the terrific battle which preceded the fall of the city most of the Turkish soldiers fled in the direction of Florina, fifteen miles to the southeast, pursued by the Servian cavalry.
The Turks lost 20,000 killed and wounded in the battle and the Servian casualties were also very heavy.
The Crown Prince of Servia made his State entry into the city yesterday.
The Servian press is demanding a strict investigation into the origin of the report of the capture of 50,000 Turks.
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