The Romanian Army of World War II
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Romanian Army of World War II
By (Author) Mark Axworthy
Illustrated by Horia Serbanescu
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
26th March 1992
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
European history
Second World War
Modern warfare
Weapons and equipment
940.54
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 5mm
202g
Description
Although Romania had fought for the Allies in World War I with the fall of her allies the Czechs and the French mid-1940 she was forced to join the Axis. A coalition government was formed under General Antonescue who proved to be one of Germany's most effective military allies. The Romanian army saw extensive action and suffered terrible losses in operation Odessa and at Staligrad. By 1944 the Soviets were within the Romanian borders and the King sued for peace. Romania's defection significantly accelerated the end of the war. Her natural resources were now denied to Germany and her forces constituted the fourth largest Allied army. this book details the uniforms, equipment and unit organisation of the Romanian army during the entire conflict.
