Stake attention in this memory
A rectangular memorial plaque, featuring text in both Bulgarian and English, is positioned outdoors on a textured, greyish ground surface. The plaque commemorates the fallen Bulgarian officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the Serbo-Bulgarian War of 1885 at the Slivnitsa position. The inscription details the historical events: the unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia on September 6, 1885, followed by Serbia's unexpected declaration of war on October 2, with an advance towards Sofia. It describes how the young Bulgarian army, commanded by lieutenants and captains, swiftly moved from the Turkish border, and how a small contingent at Slivnitsa (2 km west of the memorial's location) successfully halted the Serbian advance during intense fighting on November 5th, 6th, and 7th. Concurrently, main Bulgarian regiments were rapidly transferred by train to Belovo and then undertook a 150 km march to Slivnitsa. This led to a victorious counter-offensive, culminating in a ceasefire after Pirot was seized. The plaque emphasizes that this "fratricidal war" claimed the lives of hundreds of Bulgarian and Serbian officers and soldiers, wishing for their eternal memory. The memorial was erected by the "Monuments of Bulgarian Glory" Foundation, Tchaikapharma, and the Slivnitsa Municipality. The scene is illuminated by natural light, casting subtle shadows.
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