Vrem Nu Vrem......

10 May 1916 the Romanian National Day

The Romanian celebrations of National Day – 10 May 1916 – cavalry passing in review before King Ferdinand. Being in the nature of a military review the Romanian National Day celebrations were mainly of a warlike character. The war in which Europe was involved gave that year a wider significance than before. The celebrations were mainly in the nature of a ‘preparedness for war’ demonstration.

A mobile anti-aircraft battery in the Romanian demonstration.

Romania’s entry into the Great War, 27 August 1916. King Ferdinand’s Proclamation

In ziua de 14/27 august 1916, a avut loc Consiliul de Coroana care a decis intrarea României în Primul Razboi Mondial, alaturi de Antanta, într-o conventie politica si una militara. În aceeasi zi, România a declarat razboi Imperiului Austro-Ungar.

Consiliul de Coroana a avut loc la Palatul Cotroceni, în prezen?a Regelui Ferdinand I. La consiliu s-a decis mobilizarea generala. A doua zi, în seara de 15/28 spre 16/29 august, Capitala a fost atacata. Regina Maria si copiii s-au retras la Buftea, iar Regele Ferdinand cu Principele Carol la Scrovistea.

 Romanians!

    The war which for the last two years has been encircling our frontiers more and more closely has shaken the ancient foundations of Europe to their depths.

    It has brought the day which has been awaited for centuries by the national conscience, by the founders of the Romanian State, by those who united the Principalities in the war of independence, by those responsible for the national renaissance.

    It is the day of the union of all branches of our nation.  Today we are able to complete the task of our forefathers and to establish forever that which Michael the Great was only able to establish for a moment, namely, a Romanian union on both slopes of the Carpathians.

    For us the mountains and plains of Bukowina, where Stephen the Great has slept for centuries.  In our moral energy and our valour lie the means of giving him back his birthright of a great and free Romania from the Tisza to the Black Sea, and to prosper in peace in accordance with our customs and our hopes and dreams.

    Romanians! Animated by the holy duty imposed upon us, and determined to bear manfully all the sacrifices inseparable from an arduous war, we will march into battle with the irresistible élan of a people firmly confident in its destiny.  The glorious fruits of victory shall be our reward. Forward, with the help of God!

FERDINAND I (28 August 1916)

27 August 1916: Following Romania’s war declaration on Austria-Hungary, Germany announced that she was also at war with Romania. Romania’s decision was reached at a meeting of the Crown Council, summoned by King Ferdinand.

First Scenes since the Declaration of War by King Ferdinand

The Crown Prince Carol talking to a group of veterans who fought for Romania in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78.

After the Declaration of War – the departure of a Romanian regiment for the front. The Crown Prince Carol of Romania (right, second) watches the men of a regiment of infantry proceeding on active service as they march through the streets on their way to the front.

The Queen of Romania & Prince Nicholas (r) visit a hospital in Bucharest.

The Metropolitan followed by his clergy, leaves the church after a solemn Te Deum for the victory of the Allies.

King Ferdinand of Romania October 1916

Members of King Ferdinand’s personal staff

The royal guards drawn up in front of the Scroviste residence. The letters, RF, figure on the shoulder straps of the tunic.

King Ferdinand of Romania driving from the Royal military headquarters, October 1916. The King acts as his own chauffeur when occasions arise. Beside him is Prince Carol. The car is of a powerful, for those times, touring type with external brake levers. Behind is the  pillared portico of the royal hunting lodge from Scroviste, near Bucharest. These are one of the first photographs of the monarch and his staff taken after Romania entered the First World War (August 1916).

Changing guard at the royal headquarters (October 1916)

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