The Importance of the Act of 23 August 1944 in the Geopolitical Context of the Second World War

Abstract

Looking back at the important action from 23 August 1944, when Romania left the war on the side of Germany and ceased the fight with the Soviet Union, an action who contributed to the shortening considerably of the war and to the demise of Fascism and Holocaust in Europe, we have to acknowledge the important role played by King Mihai and democratic political forces from Romania like the leaders Iuliu Maniu, Gheorghe Brătianu (leaders of the Peasants' Party and of the Liberal Party) in the democratization of Romania and liberation from fascist experience. Unfortunately, the transformation of the state in communist state could not be prevented by these liberal and democratic forces, neither by monarchy in the context of lack of international support for the maintenance of capitalist, western-oriented state.

Keywords: 23 August, Fascism, Communism, Holocaust, King Mihai, Democratic Opposition