VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 19. The Balkan States > e. Romania > 1940, June 26
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1940, June 26
 
The Soviet Union demanded the return of Bessarabia and the cession of northern Bukovina. The disputed territory, 19,300 square miles with a population of 3.5 million, was occupied by Soviet troops on June 28.  1
 
July 1
 
Romania renounced the Anglo-French guarantee of its integrity.  2
 
Aug. 30
 
Under pressure from Berlin and Rome, the government agreed to yield an area of 16,642 square miles with a population of almost 2.4 million to Hungary (Vienna conference).  3
 
Sept. 6
 
Under pressure from the Iron Guard, King Carol fled and was replaced by his son, Michael.  4
 
Sept. 8
 
A further territorial cession of some 3,000 square miles (southern Dobrudja) was demanded by, and yielded to, Bulgaria (Treaty of Craiova).  5
 
Oct. 8
 
German troops entered Romania to “protect” the oil fields.  6
 
Nov. 23
 
Romania joined the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo tripartite pact.  7
 
Nov. 27
 
The Iron Guard executed 64 former officials of King Carol's government while rioting spread throughout Romania.  8
 
 
 
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