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What was Averescu's role during World War I?

  • Romanian Armed Forces Commander

  • King of Romania

  • German General

  • French Diplomat

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Romanian Armed Forces Commander Alexandru Averescu played a pivotal role during World War I. He led the Romanian army in the Battle of Bucharest and the subsequent retreat into Moldavia. Despite these setbacks, Averescu reorganized and strengthened the army, leading it to victory in the Battle of Mărășești in 1917. This victory halted the German advance and helped secure Romania's independence.
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