The Occupation of Dobruja in 1916-1918 According to Memoirs and German Documents Cover Image

Regimul de ocupație din Dobrogea în perioada 1916-1918, reflectat în memorialistică și în documente germane din epocă
The Occupation of Dobruja in 1916-1918 According to Memoirs and German Documents

Author(s): Cerasela Moldoveanu
Subject(s): History, Military history, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Editura Militară

Summary/Abstract: Foreign occupation in Dobruja manifested through an initial regime of Bulgarian occupants, marked by terror and insecurity. The exodus of the Romanian population was significant. Since February 1917, when German authorities have established their own occupation regime in most of Dobruja territory, many of the economic, political and social problems have faded. As a result, a large number of refugees returned home. Testimonies edited at that time prove to be of real use in the present. In the process of spoliation of the local population, the German military administration has developed a number of various economic plans, some of which have been preserved until now. Two of the important documents that refer to these plans are: The Report of the German Administration of Dobruja in April 1917, with rich information of an economic, administrative and social issues and report on the conversations between the stage commanders and the officers charged with exploitation and supply. The major interest of the occupation authorities in the economic opportunities of Dobruja is noted. It is worth noting the extremely complex, well-thought-out and well-implemented exploitation plans of the region.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 18-30
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Romanian