The memory issue of the younger generation. Excursus in demographics of memory Cover Image

Problema memoriei la tânăra generație. Excurs în demografia memoriei.
The memory issue of the younger generation. Excursus in demographics of memory

Author(s): Samira Cîrlig
Subject(s): Social history, Demography and human biology, Sociology of Culture, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Identity of Collectives
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: social memory;Bukovina;Mărăști;Mărășești;Oituz;First World War;

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the importance of social memory from the perspective of young generation. There were mentioned historical facts representative for the Romanians: the massacre at the White Fountain, the battles of Marasti, Mărăşeşti and Oituz. Genocide at the White Fountain took place on April 1 1941, and over 3,000 people died of the desire to return home. Though this year 77 years have passed since the Romanian Katyn, the historical truth has not yet been found. The failure of this moment by the consciousness of young demography cancels the reflex of justice, and in its absence it can not be rebuilt. The Moldavian fighters, from Marasesti, Mărăşeşti and Oituz, whose main actors were the Romanian soldiers rushed to the battle "No trespassing", are another important milestone for the young generation. July and August were decisive for Romania and its soldiers. The courage of the Romanian soldiers brought Romania's victory. On September the 8th 1917, when military operations ceased, Romania lost a total of 27,000 people and Germany about 47,000. During the whole period of confrontations with the Central Powers, Romania lost 250,000 soldiers and 430,000 civilians, almost 10% of the country's population.

  • Issue Year: 31/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 109-117
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English