Second Battle of Oituz
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The Second Battle of Oituz was fought between 10 November and 16 November 1916. The Romanian forces, led by Brigadier-General Eremia Grigorescu, faced off against an Austro-Hungarian and German force led by Friedrich von Gerok. The battle resulted in the failure of the attempt by the Central Powers to force the Carpathian Mountains and enter the Siret valley in order to cut the Romanian forces in two.
For other battles at the same location, see First Battle of Oituz and Third Battle of Oituz.
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An Austro-Hungarian attack being repulsed | |||||||
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Romania |
Austria-Hungary Germany | ||||||
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Constantin Prezan Eremia Grigorescu Nicolae Sinescu |
Arthur Arz von Straußenburg Friedrich von Gerok | ||||||
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