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Propositions for the "Hungarian–Romanian war of 1919" article

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Proposition 1

The seeds of the Hungarian–Romanian war of 1919 were planted when the union of Transylvania with Romania was proclaimed, on December 1, 1918, in the turmoil that surrounded the defeat of the Central Powers in WWI and the fulfillment of national aspirations of nations in the central and eastern Europe. In late March 1919, a Bolshevik government came to power in the new Hungarian state that appeared after the collapse of Austria-Hungary shortly after it loosing the war, and attempted to reinstate Hungarian control over Transylvania by force, commencing the war. [...]

Author: Octavian8 (talk)

Date: 11:37, 17 February 2012 (UTC), Refinement: 07:43, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

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Proposition 2

The Hungarian-Romanian War was fought from November 1918 until March 1920 with the main military operations ending in August 1919.

At the end of 1918 the collapse of Austria-Hungary led to the union of Transylvania with Romania, the Romanian army crossed the demarcation lines. The Bolsheviks took power in Hungary and wanted to make good on their promise to protect Hungary's borders withstanding the Entente's further demand of territorial concessions.

In the war's first phase, the Romanian Army advanced, against only light resistance, up to the Western Carpathian Mountains. In the second phase they overcame the Hungarian Red Army to reach the Tisza river. Finally, in the third phase, they defeated the Hungarian Army and occupied Budapest, ousting the communist regime of Béla Kun. The Entente's discontentment with the Romanian conduct during much of its conflict with Hungary was alleviated by getting rid of the Bolsheviks in the country."

Author: Squash Racket (talk)

Date: 16:38, 20 February 2012 (UTC)

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Proposition 3

The Hungarian-Romanian war of 1919 was mainly fought between the Hungarian Soviet Republic and the Kingdom of Romania. The seeds of the war were planted when the union of Transylvania with Romania was proclaimed in December 1918, after the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed due to the defeat of the Central Powers in World War I. In March 1919 a Bolshevik government came to power in Hungary and promised reinstating control over the territories of the former Kingdom of Hungary. The Entente, especially France, did not want to have a Bolshevik government and put diplomatic pressure on Hungary as well as allowed the neighboring countries to intervene. The Romanians wanted to ensure the success of their territorial demands in the coming Peace Conference and to help the national aspirations of the Transylvanian Romanians. The crown council in Bucharest decided in favor of an attack and in April 1919 the Romanians launched a powerful offensive along the entire Hungarian-Romanian demarcation line which was set according to the Belgrade Armistice of 1918. During the war the Hungarian Red Army also fought against troops from Czechoslovakia, though not simultaneously with the Romanians, and Serbian forces occupied Hungary up to Pécs. The war ended in August 1919 with the destruction of the Hungarian Soviet Republic and the Romanian occupation of parts of Hungary, including its capital Budapest. After excessive requisitioning, the Romanian troops withdrew from Hungary in March 1920.

Author: KœrteFa {ταλκ}

Date: 11:17, 4 April 2012 (UTC), Refinement: 10:00, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

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Previous relevant discussions

Archived discussion 1: Transylvania or Romanian Transylvanians

Archived discussion 2: What should the prelude include

Introduction: Hungary

Proposition 1

In 1918 the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy collapsed, its internal dissensions greatly amplified by its defeat in WWI. [...]

Author: Octavian8 (talk)

Date: 17:30, 18 February 2012 (UTC)

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Proposition 2

In 1918 the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy collapsed, its internal dissensions were greatly amplified by losing World War I.. [...]

Author: KœrteFa {ταλκ}

Date: 10:10, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

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Phase I: November 1918 – March 1919

Proposition 1

On December 1st, 1918, the Romanians, as the majority ethnic group, alienated by a history of forceful assimilation at the hands of the Hungarian authorities, took advantage of the dissolution of Austria-Hungary to proclaim the union of Transylvania with Romania. [...]

Author: Octavian8 (talk)

Date: 07:45, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

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Proposition 2

On December 1st, 1918, the Transylvanian Romanians, as the majority ethnic group, who were previously subject to Magyarization, took advantage of the dissolution of Austria-Hungary to proclaim the union of Transylvania with Romania. [...]

Author: KœrteFa {ταλκ}

Date: 10:17, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

Reactions: Talk page (link to the section)

Aftermath

Past proposition

Proposition: Aftermath (Octavian8's sandbox)

Authors: Octavian8 (talk) & Koertefa (talk)

Date: 4 October 2011 - 23 December 2011

Discussion: Talk page (link to the section)

Status: consensus reached, article updated