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| Oct. 14 |
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| Bulgaria and Serbia declared war on each other. Britain and France declared war on Bulgaria (Oct. 15, 16), and so did Russia and Italy (Oct. 19). The Allies made great efforts to induce Greece to join, the British offering them the island of Cyprus (Oct. 16), but this offer too was rejected (Oct. 20). | 1 |
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| Oct. 22 |
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| The Bulgarians began a string of victories, forcing the British and French to remain on Greek territory. The British were, by December, prepared to give up the whole Saloniki adventure, but the French, under Gen. Maurice Sarrail, insisted on staying. The result was that ever greater forces were tied up at Saloniki. | 2 |
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| Nov. 5 |
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| Zaimis resigned and was succeeded by Stephanos Skouloudis (Nov. 6, 1915–June 21, 1916). The Greek government then declared its benevolent neutrality (Nov. 8) and agreed not to interfere with the Allied forces at Saloniki, in return for the guarantee of the eventual restoration of Greek territory (Nov. 24). | 3 |
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| Dec. 2 |
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| The Austrians took Plevlje and the Ipek (Dec. 6). Mt. Lovchen, guarding Montenegro, was stormed (Jan. 10, 1916) and Cettinje taken (Jan. 13). King Nicholas laid down his arms and retired to Italy. | 4 |
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