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Patriotic Guards (Romania)
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The Patriotic Guards were paramilitary formations in the Socialist Republic of Romania from 1968 to 1989.
Patriotic Guards were often equipped with World War II weapons. The fighter in the foreground is using a Czechoslovak ZB vz. 30.
Patriotic Guards were often equipped with World War II weapons. The fighter in the foreground is using a Czechoslovak ZB vz. 30.
Young female Patriotic Guards posing with rifles next to an industrial complex. They were expected to defend Romania's infrastructure in the event of
Young female Patriotic Guards posing with rifles next to an industrial complex. They were expected to defend Romania's infrastructure in the event of war.
Patriotic Guards during a training exercise. The paramilitary formations were trained to adopt guerrilla warfare tactics.
Patriotic Guards during a training exercise. The paramilitary formations were trained to adopt guerrilla warfare tactics.
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Army of the Socialist Republic of Romania
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The Army of the Socialist Republic of Romania was the army of the Socialist Republic of Romania, previously known as the Army of the Romanian People's Republic during the Romanian People's Republic. F
Patriotic Guards (Romania)
…invasion was over by the end of 1968, the Patriotic Guards remained a feature of Romania's communist structure. They became a permanent addition to the Romanian People's Army, and compulsory training was introduced for young men and women. For university students, this meant that hours of the curriculum were reserved for…
An artillery soldier with a shirt and cap model 1952, shoulder boards, and service branch pin model 1948
An artillery soldier with a shirt and cap model 1952, shoulder boards, and service branch pin model 1948
A conscript from Botoșani in uniform, prior to university studies, 1960
A conscript from Botoșani in uniform, prior to university studies, 1960
Sălăjan on May Day in 1953. Sălăjan served as the second Chief of the General Staff and the second Minister of National Defence
Sălăjan on May Day in 1953. Sălăjan served as the second Chief of the General Staff and the second Minister of National Defence
The Naval Building in Constanța served as the headquarters for the Navy
The Naval Building in Constanța served as the headquarters for the Navy