The Cost of Romania's Entry into World War II: The Order to Cross the Prut River

The famous order "Soldiers, I order you to cross the Prut!" given on the night of 21 June 1941 leading into 22 June, has been a historical milestone…

This order was given by the Prime Minister and Marshal of Romania of that time, Ion Antonescu. This decision was also the beginning of the Romanian army's active participation in the war on the side of the…