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Bulgaria’s exit was a devastating blow to the Central Powers’ eastern strategy. The Balkan front, once a significant theater of conflict, was now effectively closed off to the Germans, ending their aspirations of maintaining influence or territory in the region. Following Bulgaria’s capitulation, their king, Ferdinand, abdicated in favor of his son Boris, signaling a significant political shift in Bulgaria. The Radomir Rebellion, which had erupted after Bulgaria’s military setbacks, was crushed after just three days of fighting.