Battle of Păuliș(1944)
Background
Advancing on the northern bank of the Mureș River in the direction Sâmbăteni–Miniș, concomitantly with an enveloping maneuver of the right flank of the Romanian troops, the Hungarian 1st Armored and 6th Reserve Infantry Divisions made contact with the "Păuliș" Detachment west of the village of Păuliș (Ópálos) on 14September. The "Păuliș" Detachment included three battalions of cadets from the Reserve Infantry NCOs School of Radna, present-day Lipova (Lippa), Romania.
Campaign: Romanian Advance West 1944-45
Forces Engaged
The Battle
1,800 Romanian NCO cadets held against the Hungarian 1st Armored Division, destroying 23 tanks with four anti-tank guns.
The Battle of Păuliș took place in September 1944 in Arad County, western Romania as part of the wider Battle of Romania of World War II. It was fought between Hungarian and Romanian troops, after King Michael's Coup put Romania on the side of the Allies. The Romanians fought off persistent and heavy Hungarian attacks for 4 days. With the arrival of Soviet reinforcements they counter-attacked and pushed the Hungarians back to their original positions.
Casualties & Outcome
~200 killed, ~177 wounded (Romanian/Soviet); ~800 killed, ~487 wounded (Hungarian)
Romania / Soviet Union achieved victory over Hungary.
Victory at Păuliș forced Hungarian forces to withdraw northward, opening the Mureș valley corridor toward Arad.
Historical Record
Significance & Legacy
Last Hungarian offensive into Romanian territory definitively stopped. "Pe aici nu se trece."
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Battle of Păuliș?
- The Battle of Păuliș took place in 1944. Sep 14–21, 1944.
- Who won the Battle of Păuliș?
- The Romania / Soviet Union were victorious against the Hungary.
- What was the significance of the Battle of Păuliș?
- Last Hungarian offensive into Romanian territory definitively stopped. "Pe aici nu se trece."