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Battle of Transylvania
The Battle of Transylvania was the first major operation of the Romanian forces Campaign during World War I, beginning on 27 August 1916. It started as an attempt by the Romanian Army to seize the disputed province of Transylvania, and potentially knock Austria-Hungary out of the war. Although initially successful, the offensive was brought to a halt after Bulgaria's attack on Dobruja. Coupled with a successful German and Austro-Hungarian counterattack which started in mid-September, the Romanian Army was eventually forced to retreat
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October 25 1916 (Wednesday).
- Second Battle of Cobadin – The Central Powers defeated Russian-Romanian forces and occupied the port of Constanța, Romania, but with a loss of 17,007 casualties.
- Battle of Transylvania – Romania lost all ground gain at the start of the offensive to conquer Transylvania but were able to halt the German advance at Prahova Valley in the Carpathian Mountains.
- Battle of Verdun –