Battle of Robănești(1916)
Germany victorylandOltenia plains
Background
By late November Falkenhayn's 9th Army had broken through the Carpathians and was driving across Wallachia toward Bucharest. Romanian forces conducted a fighting retreat to slow German momentum.
Campaign: Romanian Campaign 1916
Forces Engaged
Defeated
Romania
Commander: Gen. Mihail Cerchez
Strength: 15,000
Victor
Germany
Commander: Gen. Falkenhayn
Strength: 20,000
The Battle
Romanian forces attempted to halt the German advance on the Olt river line but were outflanked.
“"Filitti's squadron, only 110 sabers, rode into German machine-gun fire without hesitation; most did not return, but the guns were silenced long enough for the infantry to escape." — Romania Digitala
Casualties & Outcome
5,000
Romania
casualties
2,000
Germany
casualties
~5,000 killed and wounded (Romanian); ~2,000 killed and wounded (German); Roșiori squadron: near-total losses
Germany achieved victory over Romania.
The charge became one of the most celebrated Romanian cavalry acts. Filitti's 110-saber squadron temporarily dislodged German guns, enabling the retreating division to escape encirclement.
Historical Record
Significance & Legacy
One of the last defensive actions before the fall of Bucharest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the Battle of Robănești?
- The Battle of Robănești took place in 1916. Nov 23, 1916.
- Who won the Battle of Robănești?
- The Germany were victorious against the Romania.
- What was the significance of the Battle of Robănești?
- One of the last defensive actions before the fall of Bucharest.
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