The liberation of Bucharest in 1944 was a significant event during World War II, marking the end of Nazi occupation in Romania. The main operation was conducted by the Soviet Red Army, in collaboration with Romanian forces sympathetic to the Allies.
After crossing into Romanian territory in August 1944, the Red Army rapidly advanced towards Bucharest. German forces and their Romanian allies attempted to resist, but their efforts were ultimately crushed. On August 31, 1944, Bucharest was liberated following intense fighting.
The liberation of Bucharest represented a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. It led to the overthrow of the pro-Nazi government in Romania and paved the way for Romania's entry into the war on the side of the Allies. This also facilitated Soviet occupation of the country and had lasting consequences for Romania's politics and history.
