Alliance Axis
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
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1944 in Romania
Explore 14 historical events and records for Romania in 1944.
Historical records for Romania in 1944
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August
Alliance Axis
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
Arrest of Ion Antonescu
Antonescu is arrested during King Michael's coup.
Dismissal
Romanian Prime Minister Ion Antonescu is dismissed by King Michael, paving the way for Romania to abandon the Axis in favor of the Allies
King Michael Coup
Overthrows Antonescu and switches sides against Germany.
Royal Coup
Michael removes Antonescu and announces Romania's break with the Axis.
Sanatescu Government
Sanatescu forms a government after the removal of Antonescu.
December
Radescu Government
Radescu becomes prime minister and resists expanding communist control.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Elie Wiesel
Arrested & taken to Auschwitz
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Romanian Army
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Romanian Army
Coup
Leads a coup which joins Romania with the Allies
Foreign Secretary of Romania
Appointed Foreign Minister
Prime Minister of Romania
Appointed Prime Minister of Romania
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