Battle of Robănești(1916)
Approximate site. The pin marks a locally accepted site or a nearby anchor point, not a survey-grade position.
Robănești commune, Dolj County
Coordinate source: getamap.net Robanestii de Sus
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
The Battle
Romanian forces attempted to halt the German advance on the Olt river line but were outflanked.
The Battle of Robănești was fought on Nov 23, 1916 as part of the Romanian Campaign 1916. Romania forces, commanded by Gen. Mihail Cerchez, engaged Germany forces under Gen. Falkenhayn. Romania fielded 15,000 troops against Germany
“"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 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.
- What was the outcome of 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.