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In these regions, population demographics were mixed—some areas had a Bulgarian majority, while others did not. Bulgarian nationalists, like generals Alexandrov and Protoerov, supported incorporating Macedonia into Bulgaria, citing cultural ties and historical claims. The Bulgarian refugees from Macedonia and Thrace passionately believed in their right to reunification, echoing sentiments that their sacrifices for liberation had been worth nothing if they were forced to relinquish their homeland.
The Allies’ Divergent Goals in the Balkans
The Allied powers, however, had different visions for the Balkan borders. Each sought to extend their influence or secure strategic interests: