Hitler's Forgotten Ally

Discover the untold story of Romania's role in World War II with Hitler's Forgotten Ally by D. Deletant. This groundbreaking book, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2006, is the first comprehensive study in English focusing on Ion Antonescu's significant contributions during the war. Spanning 379 pages, Deletant meticulously explores Antonescu's alliance with Hitler and how Romania became a formidable force, fielding the third largest Axis army. As a sovereign state, Romania joined the Tripartite Pact in November 1940 and played a crucial role in the attack on the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, acting as an equal partner to Germany. This insightful examination sheds light on a pivotal yet often overlooked aspect of World War II history, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.