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Topical Budget 185-1: In Rumania (1915)
 

Synopsis

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"Rumania while sitting on the fence, keeps her Army in strenuous training". Long shot of Rumanian cavalry (lancers) trotting across open field. A small detachment of soldiers guarding a mule train cross a snow-covered field from left to right. A town can be seen in the background. A larger detachment of troops (four abreast), led by a mounted officer and four buglers, cross right to left a snow-covered field.

Note: On the declaration of war in August 1914, Romania remained neutral. However on 27th August 1916 she joined the Allies in the War.