This thesis is about contemporary Romania and its adherence to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The object of research and analysis is to determine the extent to which Romania, as a NATO member, constitutes a reliable military ally...
Romania represents a reliable NATO member and an emergent democracy among the Eastern European countries. In 2004, Romania became a NATO member and will be integrated in the European Union in 2007. However, these achievements required Romania to go...
As a NATO member, Romania must transform its military forces in order to meet the interoperability requirements and operational capabilities set by NATO in deployability, sustainability, survivability and C4ISTAR systems. These areas require...
The end of the Cold War and the significant social and political changes from the central and eastern European countries created a great opportunity for an improved security environment in the whole of the Euro-Atlantic area. Initiated in response...
The Moldovan Transdniester War of 1992 is illustrative of modern day ethno-national violence and yields unique lessons on the role and use of military power in dealing with and resolving such crises. Indecisive and necessary are two words that...
Everything started in late 1998 when I was called to ensure a job as a driver instructor inside Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) Training School for Land Forces. NCO Training School for Land Forces was my former military school where I was teaching...
Blau, George E.; Office of the Chief of Military History
The purpose of this study is to describe German planning and operations in the first part of the campaign against Russia. The narrative starts with Hitler's initial plans for an invasion of Russia and ends at the time of Germany's maximum...
Between July 1991 and June 2006, I performed my activity at the Land Forces Academy as a trainer, deputy platoon leader, and staff NCO. The assignments that I had were not numerous but I feel that I did my job and was in concordance with the unit...
While conscription has worked for the Romanian military throughout history and provided some advantages, the new direction and vision of the military can only be accomplished through an all-volunteer military.
The purpose of this study is to describe the German campaigns in the Balkans and the seizure of Crete within the framework of Hitler's military policy during the second year of World War II. Sections include: the military-political situation in the...
The Romanian Army has an ethics problem with respect to female NCOs. Most of the senior NCOs and officers joined and were trained during the communist regime. Under communist doctrine, men and women were treated equal but in practice this was not...
In the spring of 1849, the rebel Hungarians defeated the Austrian army and liberated their country. The leaders of this struggle were Louis Kossuth, one of Hungary's most brilliant statesmen and Arthur Gorgey, one of Hungary's most talented...
NCO's confidence can be affected in several ways. One of the most concerning problem is the short transition between a new Soldier and NCO. Some of the new Soldiers become NCOs after two years after their enlistment. I wonder how effectively they...
Studies the Air Battle of Ploesti: its strategic importance, German defenses, Allied operations, the results of operations and lessons to be learned. Discusses the importance of petroleum, the vulnerability of oil refineries, German defenses at...
This private war journal comprises seven volumes covering the dates 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942, the date of Halder's dismissal by Hitler. The journal was kept by Halder personally in his own shorthand and contains notes on conferences,...
This private war journal comprises seven volumes covering the dates 14 August 1939 to 24 September 1942, the date of Halder's dismissal by Hitler. The journal was kept by Halder personally in his own shorthand and contains notes on conferences,...
One significant aspect of military reform in Romanian Army is personnel management. Adapting to the NATO standards Romanian Armed Forces have to downsize its personnel. The Army will discharge 120,000 Soldiers from 1995 to 2010. This action implies...
Compiled from a series of reports written especially for the Historical Division, EUCOM, by several former German generals. All of these officers had extensive combat experience during World War II, especially on the eastern front.