One of the first historical mentions of an armed conflict in what is now Romania dates back to 335 B.C., when, prior to launching his legendary Asian campaign, Alexander the Great organized an expedition over the Western shore of the Danube to deter the Gaets and secure the frontier of the Macedonian Kingdom. Since then, the land located on the Black Sea and nestled amongst the Carpathian Mountains has seen more than its fair share of military struggles. Whether referring to the country's fight for independence against the Ottoman Empire in the 14th Century or the December Revolution in the late 20th Century, Romania's military history has been long and varied. This book presents a chronological and detailed narrative of the significant events in the nation's military history, covering everything from the campaign of the Persian king Darius I against the Scythians in 514 B.C. to Romania's admission into NATO in April of 2004. Beginning with a full chronology of the country's most important and decisive military events, Brief Romanian Military History then presents a general overview of 2500 years of Romanian history. Complete with biographies of significant military leaders and entries on important battles, wars, military organizations, structures, fortresses, uniforms, and weapons for each of the historical eras chronicled, this book is an essential reference tool for scholars, historians, anthropologists, journalists, and all others interested in the history of Romania.

"This volume traces Romania's military history from the campaign of the Persian king Darius I against the Scythians in 514 B.C. to Romania's admission into NATO in 2004. Presented as a series of brief descriptions and in the context of the country's identity in Western culture and civilization, biographies of key individuals, descriptions of battles, wars, organizations, structures, uniforms, and weapons are provided. The book is aimed at historians, anthropologists, journalists, and others." - Reference and Research Book News, August 2007

"...ideal for world military history and reference shelves." - Wisconsin Bookwatch, May 2007

"...a useful documentary tool and database for any reader interested in the basic facts and figures of Romanian military history." - Modern Military Spirit Magazine, No. 3 (September 2007)

"Colonel Hentea is a widely noted writer on and contributor to the history of the Romanian armed forces and a staff officer of the Romanian General Staff. Brief Romanian Military History reflects his extensive insights into the complex evolution and critical significance of the Romanian armed forces in the building up of national unity. This book is an important contribution to the literature that includes an empirically rich account of Romania's military history in the territories that are now part of Romania.... carefully researched and well written." - National Intelligence Journal

"This book is an important contribution to the literature that includes an empirically rich account of Romania's military history in the territories that are now part of Romania....A valuable source of reference....Carefully researched and well written....The book contains a wealth of information that is accessible and well organized to serve as a reference to events and leaders and is a source of insights on the perceptions and actions that have driven history over the course of centuries. Brief Romanian Military History is a valuable resource for a range of readers - professionals and students alike." - National Intelligence Journal