Defence Minister Adrian Tutuianu thanked war veterans for their struggles and sacrifices. "I respectfully bow to our veterans, common people who have unflinchingly undertaken responsibilities in the operations carried out by the Romanian Army. I listen to them talking about their country without noticing a shred of regret. They are shy and never ask for anything. I consider that no effort on our part is too great, no measure in the veterans' aid can be ignored or postponed. Beyond gratitude, they need palpable support, which I assure you, we will not hesitate to provide. I thank them for their struggles and sacrifices. 2017 was declared by the Romanian Government 'Marasti, Marasesti, Oituz Year - 100'. Beyond statistics, the centenary is full of stories. Stories of courage and tenacity of those who have taken on the freedom and the sacrifice, sometimes with the price of their lives, so that we build today, on solid principles, our future. Our children's, the generations' to come after us," Adrian Tutuianu wrote on his Facebook page.
The Defence Minister said that the dream of Greater Romania was conceived at Marasesti. "July 24/August 6 to August 21/September 3, 1917, the greatest warfare on the Romanian front! Here is where our history was written. Here is where the dream of Greater Romania was conceived. The Marasesti battle was the most important military operation carried out by the Romanian Army during World War I. 5,125 Romanian servicemen died fighting, they fought bayonet in hand, counter-attacking 61 times!!! Owing to these heroes, known and unknown, we are today a free and democratic nation," further said Adrian Tutuianu.
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