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Romanian Army offensive in Transylvania in 1916

1916 CE · Romania, Europe · War

Romanian Army offensive in Transylvania in 1916
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The Battle of Transylvania was the first major operation of Romania during World War I, beginning on 27 August 1916. It started as an attempt by the Romanian Army to seize Transylvania, and potentially knock Austria-Hungary out of the war. Although initially successful, the offensive was brought to a halt after Bulgaria's attack on Dobruja.

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