1944 Romanian coup d'état
August 23, 1944
King Michael of Romania and opposition parties had dictator Ion Antonescu arrested. Romania left the Axis and joined the Allies as the Red Army advanced.
1944 Romanian coup d'étatAugust 23, 1944
King Michael of Romania and opposition parties had dictator Ion Antonescu arrested. Romania left the Axis and joined the Allies as the Red Army advanced.