1940Romanian King Abdicates, Antonescu Takes Power

King Carol abdicates the Romanian throne in favour of his so...
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1940

🇩🇪 Germany Demands Halt of Polish Aid from Romania

Ribbentrop demands from the Romanian government to immediately interrupt the free passage of war supplies to Poland.
Germany Demands Halt of Polish Aid from Romania (1939)
GermanyRomaniaDiplomacyEastern EuropePolandSupply LinesWorld War II

👑 Romanian King Abdicates, Antonescu Takes Power

King Carol abdicates the Romanian throne in favour of his son Michael while control of the government is taken by Marshal Antonescu.
Romanian King Abdicates, Antonescu Takes Power (1940)
RomaniaPolitical ChangeAxis PowersEastern EuropeWorld War IIMonarchyMilitary Dictatorship