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The First Army was one of the major units of the Romanian military in both [[World War I]], partaking in such operations as the [[Battle of Transylvania|Romanian offensive in Transylvania]] in 1916<ref>[http://www.worldwar2.ro/primulrazboi/?language=en&article=114 Romanian offensive in Transylvania]</ref> and the [[Battle of Mărăşeşti]] in 1917<ref>[http://www.worldwar2.ro/primulrazboi/?language=en&article=117 Battle of Mărăşeşti (August-September 1917)]</ref><ref name="D1I">[http://www.d1i.forter.ro/istorie/istoric.php History section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division]</ref>, and [[World War II]], seeing action on the [[Eastern Front (World War II)|Eastern Front]], particularly after the [[King Michael's Coup|23 August 1944 Coup]], when the First Army fought westwards alongside Soviet units in battles such as that of [[Battle of Debrecen|Debrecen]], [[Siege of Budapest|Budapest]] and going as far as [[Prague Offensive|Prague]]<ref name="D1I" />. Following the end of the war, the First Army was disbanded on 2 June 1947, with the units under it's command being transferred to one of the 4 newly formed Military Regions. This reorganization process was applied to all Romanian armies.
The First Army was one of the major units of the Romanian military in both [[World War I]], partaking in such operations as the [[Battle of Transylvania|Romanian offensive in Transylvania]] in 1916<ref>[http://www.worldwar2.ro/primulrazboi/?language=en&article=114 Romanian offensive in Transylvania]</ref> and the [[Battle of Mărăşeşti]] in 1917<ref>[http://www.worldwar2.ro/primulrazboi/?language=en&article=117 Battle of Mărăşeşti (August-September 1917)]</ref><ref name="D1I">[http://www.d1i.forter.ro/istorie/istoric.php History section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division]</ref>, and [[World War II]], seeing action on the [[Eastern Front (World War II)|Eastern Front]], particularly after the [[King Michael's Coup|23 August 1944 Coup]], when the First Army fought westwards alongside Soviet units in battles such as that of [[Battle of Debrecen|Debrecen]], [[Siege of Budapest|Budapest]] and going as far as [[Prague Offensive|Prague]]<ref name="D1I" />. Following the end of the war, the First Army was disbanded on 2 June 1947, with the units under it's command being transferred to one of the 4 newly formed Military Regions. This reorganization process was applied to all Romanian armies.


On 5 April 1980, the First Army is reestablished and headquartered in [[Bucharest]], after being assigned units previously under the command of the 2nd Army Command. The latter is relocated to [[Buzău]]. Starting with 1 August 2000, the First Army is restructured, becoming the 1st Territorial Army Corps "[[General]] Ioan Culcer", as part of a process to bring the Romanian military in line with [[NATO]] standards.
On 5 April 1980, the First Army is reestablished and headquartered in [[Bucharest]], after being assigned units previously under the control of the 2nd Army Command. The latter is relocated to [[Buzău]]. Starting with 1 August 2000, the First Army is restructured, becoming the 1st Territorial Army Corps "[[General]] Ioan Culcer", as part of a process to bring the Romanian military in line with [[NATO]] standards.
On 15 August 2008, as a continuation of the reorganization process of the [[Romanian Land Forces]], the 1st Territorial Army Corps "General Ioan Culcer" is reformed as the 1st Infantry Division, receiveing the name "'''Dacica'''", and is now the heraldic successor of the [[First Army (Romania)|First Army]]<ref name="D1I" />. Units of the 1st Infantry Division are deployed (or were deployed at some point) in various [[Theater (warfare)|theaters of operation]] around the world, such as [[EUFOR Althea|Bosnia]], [[Kosovo Force|Kosovo]], [[Iraq War|Iraq]] and [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]].<ref name="INT">[http://www.d1i.forter.ro/misiuniint/misiuni.php Section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division detailing the international missions which units under it's command took part in]</ref>
On 15 August 2008, as a continuation of the reorganization process of the [[Romanian Land Forces]], the 1st Territorial Army Corps "General Ioan Culcer" is reformed as the 1st Infantry Division, receiveing the name "'''Dacica'''", and is now the heraldic successor of the [[First Army (Romania)|First Army]]<ref name="D1I" />. Units of the 1st Infantry Division are deployed (or were deployed at some point) in various [[Theater (warfare)|theaters of operation]] around the world, such as [[EUFOR Althea|Bosnia]], [[Kosovo Force|Kosovo]], [[Iraq War|Iraq]] and [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan]].<ref name="INT">[http://www.d1i.forter.ro/misiuniint/misiuni.php Section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division detailing the international missions which units under it's command took part in]</ref>


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1st Infantry Division
Divizia 1 Infanterie
File:A1 terit.jpg
Official emblem of the 1st Infantry Division
Active15 June 2008
CountryRomania
BranchRomanian Land Forces
Size3 brigades, 2 regiments, 1 logistics base, 6 auxiliary battalions
Garrison/HQBucharest
Anniversaries23 April
EngagementsBosnia (part of EUFOR Althea)
Kosovo (part of KFOR)
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Commanders
Current
commander		Major General Nicolaie-Vladimir Dohotariu
Notable
commanders		General Ioan Culcer
General Eremia Grigorescu
General Petre Dumitrescu

The 1st Infantry Division Dacica is one of the three major units of the Romanian Land Forces, with its headquarters located in Bucharest. It is the heraldic successor of the Romanian First Army.

History

The First Army was one of the major units of the Romanian military in both World War I, partaking in such operations as the Romanian offensive in Transylvania in 1916[1] and the Battle of Mărăşeşti in 1917[2][3], and World War II, seeing action on the Eastern Front, particularly after the 23 August 1944 Coup, when the First Army fought westwards alongside Soviet units in battles such as that of Debrecen, Budapest and going as far as Prague[3]. Following the end of the war, the First Army was disbanded on 2 June 1947, with the units under it's command being transferred to one of the 4 newly formed Military Regions. This reorganization process was applied to all Romanian armies.

On 5 April 1980, the First Army is reestablished and headquartered in Bucharest, after being assigned units previously under the control of the 2nd Army Command. The latter is relocated to Buzău. Starting with 1 August 2000, the First Army is restructured, becoming the 1st Territorial Army Corps "General Ioan Culcer", as part of a process to bring the Romanian military in line with NATO standards. On 15 August 2008, as a continuation of the reorganization process of the Romanian Land Forces, the 1st Territorial Army Corps "General Ioan Culcer" is reformed as the 1st Infantry Division, receiveing the name "Dacica", and is now the heraldic successor of the First Army[3]. Units of the 1st Infantry Division are deployed (or were deployed at some point) in various theaters of operation around the world, such as Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.[4]

Current structure

See also

References

  1. ^ Romanian offensive in Transylvania
  2. ^ Battle of Mărăşeşti (August-September 1917)
  3. ^ a b c History section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division
  4. ^ Section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division detailing the international missions which units under it's command took part in
  5. ^ Section of the official site of the 1st Infantry Division mentioning units under it's command and their various actions
  6. ^ a b Military Press Archives
  7. ^ Military Press, June 2007
  8. ^ Military Press, 22nd August, 2004
  9. ^ Romanian Military Press
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