What was the significant event related to Codreanu's death in 1940?
It served as the basis for violent retribution
It sparked international outrage
It lead to the election of a new leader
It triggered a war
Answer
Codreanu's death served as the basis for violent retribution against the Iron Guard. As a result of the violence, many of the Iron Guard's leaders were killed or imprisoned. The Iron Guard was effectively disbanded and its members were driven underground.
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