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Programs & Activities 2006

Program

  1. Edition by the Foundation of volumes grouped by collections or series, as follows:

Coll. External military relations of Romania in the 20th century:

– The Romanian army and the mission of general Henri Mathias Berthelot during the First World War;

– Romania in the vision of general Berthelot. The reports sent by him to Paris in the period October 1916 – March 1918;

– The calvary of Romanian prisoners in the First World War, vol. I;

– The calvary of Romanian prisoners in the First World War, vol. II.

Coll. Military diplomacy and military diplomats:

– Military Attachés Report … 1930 – 1937, vol. V;

– Military Attachés Report … 1920 – 1929, vol. VI;

– Romanian-French military relations 1920 – 1926. Documents.

  1. Documentation in order to draft a dictionary of Romanian military attachés.
  2. Documentation in order to elaborate a volume dedicated to the ministers of National Defence.
  3. Edition of the Yearbook of the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation on themes of military history.
  4. Presentation within the broadcast “The Army Hour” of Radio Romania of a section dedicated to the presence of civilian and military personalities in the Romanian Army, and to particularly significant moments of the history of the latter.
  5. Presentation by the television broadcaster “Romania Cultural” of the books published by the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation.
  6. Possible continuation of the broadcast “Culture, army and society – Historical kaleidoscope” of Radio “Europa Nova” of Lugoj.
  7. Continuation of the presentation by the television broadcaster of Lugoj of the books published by the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation.
  8. Establishment of partnerships between the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation and military circles, military educational institutions, universities, the Association of war veterans and the Union of Reserve and Retired Military Personnel, for the presentation of books, conferences and lectures on various themes.
    The respective activities may take place in the garrisons of Bucharest, Sibiu, Cluj, Oradea, Lugoj, Ploiesti, Buzau, Pitesti, Campulung, etc.
  9. Systematic promotion through the press (“Redesteptarea”), radio and television (Radio Nova FM Lugoj and Ten TV) of the books published by the Foundation.
  10. Translation into Romanian and edition of books on various themes of military history, signed by foreign authors (French, German, Italian, etc.). The book War in the Middle Ages by the French author Philippe Contamine will be translated.

Activities

1. The Foundation supported the edition of the work The calvary of Romanian prisoners in the First World War. Documentary evidence, vol. I and II, Bucharest, 2006 – “Europa Nova” Publishing House, a volume which bears testimony to the tribute paid with life by Romanians who had the misfortune to fall into the hands of the enemy and were subjected to extermination treatments.

2. Organization of the military and religious ceremonial at the church of the village of Spataru – commemoration general Stefan Gusa.

3. Sponsorship of the repair and restructuring works carried out at the Retirement Home of Magura, in Bacau County.

4. Donation of stationery articles and Christmas packages to the children of the kindergarten and of the school of Spataru.

Programs & Activities 2005

Plan

  1. Organization of the commemoration of General Stefan Gușă at the Buzău garrison – military ceremonial, and at the church of the village of Spătaru – religious ceremonial, on the occasion of the anniversary of the date of death (March 28) and of the day of birth, and on December 22.
  2. Presentation within the broadcast “The Army Hour “ of Radio Romania of a section dedicated to personalities of the Romanian Army, and to particularly significant moments of its history.
  3. Edition under the patronage of the Foundation of the following works grouped by collections or series:
    1. External military relations of Romania in the 20th century;
    2. Military diplomacy and military diplomats;
    3. Illustrious personalities of the Romanian Army;
    4. Command structures of the modern Romanian Army.
  4. Realization of partnerships between the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation and various universities, military circles, associations of war veterans, and unions of reserve and retired military personnel, in order to cooperate in the realization of activities such as the organization of conferences, the presentation of books, etc.
  5. Systematic promotion in the media of the books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  6. Continuation of the broadcast “Culture, army and society – Historical kaleidoscope” of Radio “Europa Nova” of Lugoj.
  7. Presentation at the annual book fair, “Gaudeamus”, of its own stand of works published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  8. Donation and sending of editorial novelties to the libraries of military units, to universities, research institutes, etc.
  9. Organization by the Foundation of conferences on military history topics in the garrisons of Lugoj, Oradea, Cluj, Sibiu, Pitesti, Curtea de Arges, Campulung Muscel, Buzau, Tecuci, etc.
  10. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with new testimonies on General Gusa written by those who knew him and with whom he worked in various periods of his life.
  11. Analysis and elaboration of proposals regarding requests for promotion of cultural or other activities addressed to the Foundation by various institutions or by private individuals.
  12. Translation into other languages and printing under the patronage of the Foundation of the books already published.
  13. Arrangement of the archive of the Foundation with filing and inventory of the respective documents.
  14. Updating of the website and inventory of the assets of the Foundation.
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Activities

  1. Under the patronage of the Foundation, edition and printing of the work Romanian–German military relations. 1940 – 1944, Vol. II, written by Botoghina Iulian, Ciuhan Vasile, Manea Vasilica, Matei Lenuta and Constantin Stoianovici.
  2. Promotion through the media of the books published with the support of the Foundation:
    – Guerre et société en Europe – Radio Romania, broadcast “The Army Hour”;
    – Military Attachés Report, vol. IV – Radio Romania, broadcast “The Army Hour”, television broadcaster “Cultural”, daily newspaper “7Plus”, Bulletin of the Romanian Military Archives no. 1, University of Oradea, Radio Romania Actualități, within the broadcast “The diplomats’ club”.
  3. On September 15, 2005, the Foundation donated stationery articles and toys to the school and to the kindergarten “General Stefan Gusa”.
  1. On December 22, 2005 took place the ceremony of laying of wreaths at the monument “General Stefan Gusa”.
  2. Presentation of books published under the patronage of the Foundation, as follows:

a. Military Attachés Report … – on July 13, 2005 at the University of Oradea; on July 21, within the Session of scientific communications of the students of the Faculty of History and Journalism of the University of Pitesti; on August 25 at the Training School for Nuclear, Bacteriological and Chemical Defence of the garrison of Campulung Muscel;
b. at the Military Circle of Tecuci on the occasion of a debate on military history topics;
c. Guerre et société en Europe – Radio Romania, broadcast “The Army Hour”;
d. Romanian – German military relations. 1940 – 1944, vol. II., on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the creation of the Romanian Military Archives; at the garrison of Oradea; at the Institute of history of the Romanian Academy – branch of Cluj-Napoca; to the participants at the International Congress of Military History of Madrid.

  1. Elaboration of the text for the presentation brochure of the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation.

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  1. Preparation, recording and dissemination at Radio “Europa Nova” of Lugoj of a series of materials for the broadcast “Culture, army and society – Historical kaleidoscope”.
  2. Preparation, recording and dissemination at the broadcaster TEN TV of two broadcasts regarding the presentation of books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  3. Donation of books published under the patronage of the Foundation to the following:
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Programs & Activities 2004

Program

  1. Publication of the volume in French language Guerre et société en Europe containing studies carried out by French, Romanian, German and English historians.
  2. Publication of a volume of documents entitled 1916 – 1918. Romania as seen by the French general H.M. Berthelot, dedicated to the French Military Mission in Romania, led by general Berthelot.
  3. Organization of exhibitions with stands of books published under the patronage of the Foundation, on the occasion of fairs, symposium, sessions of scientific communications, etc.
  4. Launch of the volume Guerre et société en Europe in Paris and, subsequently, in Romania, with prior media coverage.
  5. Organization of the commemorative ceremonials at the monument of general Gusa located in the courtyard of the church of Spataru (March 28 and December 22).
  6. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with new documents, testimonies, etc.
  7. Granting of a scholarship abroad to a student of a military Academy.
  8. Media presentation of the website of the Foundation and its continuous updating.
  9. Granting of the commemorative medal “General Stefan Gusa” to military personalities participating in the manifestations of the Foundation.
  10. Presentation and media promotion of the books published under the patronage of the Foundation, and their subsequent donation to the libraries of the military circles, to academies, military units, etc.
  11. Selection and promotion of initiatives aimed at satisfying the requests for publication of works of military history.
  12. Launch by the broadcaster “Europa Nova” of Lugoj of the monthly program entitled The unpublished history in the books published under the patronage of the “General Stefan Gusa” Foundation.
  13. Edition under the patronage of the Foundation of the 1st volume of the Military Encyclopedic Dictionary elaborated by a collective of the Land Forces Academy.
  14. Launch of the volume Condemned to truth, a documentary book on the activity of general Gusa during the month of December 1989.

Activities

1. On the date of September 20, 2004, inauguration of a school and of a kindergarten in the native village of general Gusa. Built thanks to the support of the Foundation, these buildings represent an investment for the future placed at the service of education, perhaps the most beautiful gift made to the children and to the entire community of Spataru in the name of the military Stefan Gusa.
The children will therefore be able to benefit from bright and functional premises, provided with everything necessary for a civil and modern teaching. The classrooms, the teachers’ room, the library, the sports field and the medical office were arranged with great care, in the desire to offer study conditions that few schools boast.

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2. The Foundation promoted the edition and the printing of the following volumes:

– Military Attachés Report … 1940 – 1944 Vol. IV
Coordinators: Gheorghe Nicolescu, Alesandru Dutu, Lenuta Nicolescu, Alexandru Osca, Andrei Nicolescu.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House, Bucharest, 2004

– Romanians in Europe and in the world. Testimonies for eternity
Dr. Cristache Gheorghe, Dr. Florian Tuca
“Europa Nova” Publishing House, Bucharest, 2002

– Guerre et société en Europe
Coordination Générale: Prof. émérite Dr. André Corvisier, Prof. Dr. Dumitru Preda
“Europa Nova” Publishing House, Bucharest, 2004

– Condemned to truth – General Stefan Gusa
Daniela Veronica Gusa de Dragan
RAO International Publishing Company, Bucharest, 2004

3. Elaboration and presentation of radio broadcasts on the following themes:

– “The mission of the French general Armengaud in Bucharest (1939)” – January 4, 2004;
– “Pages of the history of the Romanian Army – the 15th Artillery Regiment” – January 11, 2004;
– “1916 – 1918 The French military mission and the Romanians. Mutual perceptions”, serial – January 18 and 25, 2004, February 1 and 8, 2004;
– “Exceptional military personalities at the leadership of the Romanian Army in the last century: general Constantin Poenaru” – February 15, 2004;
– “Romanians and French in the First World War. The reorganization of the Romanian navy” – February 22;
– “An unpublished interpellation in the Parliament of unified Romania. Subject: soldiers’ songs” – February 29, 2004;
– “Unpublished documents on the beginnings of anti-aircraft defense. Two reports of the Romanian military attaché in Paris dating from the spring of the year 1916” – March 7, 2004;
– “Exceptional military personalities of the Romanian Army in the last century: general Papp Danila of the Banat region” – March 14, 2004;
– “Pages of the history of the Romanian Army – 4th Infantry Regiment” – March 21, 2004;
– “The politician Ion Mihalache on the front of the struggle for the Great Union” – March 28, 2004;
– “The Nobel Prize laureate George Emil Palade in the Romanian Army 1914 – 1944” – April 4, 2004;
– The writer Camil Petrescu – officer of the Romanian Army in the campaign of the First World War” – April 11 and 18, 2004;
– “A flag of the Romanian Army donated to the English Army in 1921, as a symbol of collaboration during the Great War” – April 25;
– “The academic general Radu R. Rosetti, distinguished military man, diplomat and historian” – May 2 and 9, 2004;
– “The contribution of the Romanian Army to the elimination of the consequences of the First World War. The constructive army 1919 – 1920” – May 16, 2004;
– “Stefan cel Mare – obstacle to the Ottoman invasion” – June 6, 2004;
– “Stefan cel Mare – strategist and military commander” – June 13;
– “The churches founded by Stefan cel Mare and the cultural and religious life during his reign” – June 20;
– “The personality of Stefan cel Mare seen by contemporaries” – June 27, 2004;
– “Messengers of the American army in Romania after the First World War” – July 4, 2004;

4. Elaboration and dissemination of the television broadcast “The unpublished history in the books of the General Gusa Foundation” – March 25, April 22 and May 20, 2004;

5. Launch at the Romanian Embassy in Paris of the book “War and society in Europe”, with the collaboration of the French Commission of Military History (April 18, 2004);

6. Realization of a cycle of conferences on the following themes:

– “The Romanian Army in the War of Independence of 1877 – 1878. Unpublished pages of the operational diaries of the units participating in the battles” for the military personnel and the civilian staff of the “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitesti. (April 29, 2004);
– “Proofs of the gratitude of the population of Hungary towards the Romanian Army in the campaign of 1944 – 1945” for the students of the Military School of Pitesti (May 17, 2004);

7. On December 20, 2004, at the bookstore “Carturesti” the volume “Condemned to truth”, published by “RAO”, was launched;

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8. Organization of the commemorative ceremonials at the monument of general Gusa existing in the courtyard of the church of Spataru (March 28 and December 22).

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Programs & Activities 2003

Program

  1. Organization of the commemoration of General Stefan Gușă at the Buzău garrison – military ceremonial, and at the church of the village of Spătaru – religious ceremonial, on the occasion of the anniversary of the date of death (March 28) and of the day of birth, and on December 22.
  2. Elaboration of 25 writings on military history topics which will be recorded and sent to the broadcast promoted by the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation at the radio station “Europa Nova” in the period September 2003 – February 2004.
  3. On the occasion of Army Day, organization at the European University Drăgan of Lugoj of a symposium on the theme “Great personalities of the Romanians and the army”, with the participation of renowned historians, researchers, etc.
  4. On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the Great Union of 1918, organization of a symposium on the theme “The army and the Union” to celebrate December 1, National Day of Romania.
  5. Completion and printing of the volume Guerre et société en Europe, containing studies in French on military history topics. Launch and presentation of the volume through reviews published in the following specialized journals: “Dosarele istoriei”, “Revista de Istorie Militară”, “Document”, “Observatorul Militar” and “Națiunea”.
  6. Launch and media presentation of the book Military Attachés Report…, Vol. III and preparation of Vol. IV.
  7. Collection of documentation, selection of informative material and drafting of the volume The Calvary of Romanian Prisoners in the First World War.
  8. Participation in the annual book fair “Gaudeamus” with its own stand of books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  9. Donation and sending of editorial novelties to the libraries of military units, to universities, research institutes, etc.
  10. Organization by the Foundation of conferences on military history topics in the garrisons of Lugoj, Oradea, Cluj, Sibiu, Pitești, Curtea de Argeș, Câmpulung Muscel, Buzău, Tecuci, etc.
  11. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with new testimonies about General Gușă written by those who knew him and with whom he worked in various periods of his life.
  12. Realization of a series of video interviews with various participants in the Second World War – generals, officers, knights of the Military Order “Mihai Viteazul”.
  13. Organization together with the universities of Pitești and of Lugoj of the National annual session of scientific communications of the students of the faculties of history.
  14. Drafting and publication of articles on the contribution of various personalities of Romania – belonging to the world of culture, art, science and political life – to the unfolding of particularly significant events of contemporary history.
  15. Analysis and elaboration of proposals regarding requests for support of cultural or other activities addressed to the Foundation by various institutions or by private individuals.
  16. Arrangement of the archive of the Foundation with filing and inventory of the respective documents.
  17. Updating of the inventory of the assets of the Foundation.

Activities

  1. Under the patronage of the Foundation, edition and printing of the work Military Attachés Report… 1938–1939, Vol. III, by Alexandru Duțu, Lenuța Nicolescu, Alexandru Osca, Andrei Nicolescu, “Europa Nova” Publishing House, Bucharest, 2003.
  2. Organization of the launch of the book Romanians in Europe and in the World. Testimonies for Eternity at the following institutions:

– Regional Library Argeș of Pitești – January 30, 2003.
– National Museum of History of Romania, on the occasion of the meeting of the National Union of Historians of Romania – February 10, 2003.
– Artillery regiment of the Tecuci garrison – July 25, 2003.
– Military Circle of the Câmpulung garrison, on the occasion of the symposium dedicated to Army Day – October 21, 2003.

  1. Carrying out of the conference on the theme “Gheorghe Brătianu and the army” at the following institutions:

– Oradea garrison – May 29, 2003.
– “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitești – July 5, 2003.
– Artillery regiment of the Tecuci garrison.
– 2nd Operational Command of Buzău.

  1. Presentation of all the books published under the patronage of the Foundation at the International Congress of Military History held in Bucharest in the period August 10 – 15, 2003.
  2. Carrying out of the conference on the theme “The military physician Ștefan Odobleja seen by his contemporaries” at the Oradea garrison, on September 29, 2003.
  3. Carrying out of the conference on the theme “The General Staff and the evolution of the Romanian Army in the period 1859 – 2000” at the artillery regiment of Tecuci, on October 10, 2003.
  4. Presentation of the book Military Attachés Report…, Vol. III at the following institutions:

– Land Forces Academy of Sibiu – October 22, 2003.
– Military Circle of Cluj, on the occasion of the symposium dedicated to Army Day and organized by the 4th Operational Army Corps – October 23, 2003.
– Headquarters of the Municipality of Câmpulung, on the occasion of the annual session of scientific communications of the Municipal Museum of Câmpulung – October 17, 2003.
– University of Pitești, Faculty of History, Philosophy and Journalism, on the occasion of the symposium dedicated to the Great Union of 1918 – November 28, 2003.
– 2nd Operational Command of Buzău – October 9, 2003.

  1. Documentation, selection and preparation of materials in order to edit the following works:

– Vol. IV of the series Military Attachés Report…;
– War and Society in Europe – volume of studies in French;
– The Calvary of Romanian Prisoners in the First World War.

  1. Participation of the Foundation in the symposium dedicated to Romanian Army Day, held at the Military Circle of Câmpulung on October 21, 2003, with the conference “The Romanian Army in the First World War. Romanian-French collaboration”, and in the symposium organized on October 24 at the Mechanized Brigade of Oradea with the conference “The Romanian Army in the First World War. Collaboration with the French military mission led by General Berthelot”.
  2. Elaboration and recording in Lugoj of 12 broadcasts later disseminated by “Radio Europa Nova”.
  3. Realization of two glass showcases for the exhibition of books published under the patronage of the Foundation to be organized at the “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitești.
  4. On the occasion of Tank Troops Day, arrangement and inauguration at the Military Tank School of Pitești of the exhibition of books published with the support of the Foundation.
  5. Free distribution of the following books:

– Military Attachés Report…, Vol. III to the participants at the Scientific Session organized by the Museum of Vrancea of Focșani.
– Romanians in Europe and in the World. Testimonies for Eternity – 40 copies to the members of the National Union of Reserve and Retired Military Personnel.
– Military Attachés Report…, Vol. II – 200 copies to the libraries of military units.

  1. Promotion through the media of the books published by the Foundation, as follows:

– in “Observatorul Militar” No. 34/2003 – Military Attachés on the invisible front.
– in “Națiunea” No. 220/2003 – New testimonies regarding military diplomacy.
– in “Națiunea” No. 181 of January 8 – 14 and in “National” No. 1784 of January 19 – Romanians in Europe and in the World. Testimonies for Eternity.
– in “Revista de istorie militară” No. 5 – 6 January 2003, in “Timpul” No. 9/2003 and in “Dosarele istoriei” No. 10/2003 – Military Attachés Report….

Programs & Activities 2002

Program

  1. Organization of the commemoration of General Stefan Gușă at the Buzău garrison – military ceremonial, and at the church of the village of Spătaru – religious ceremonial, on the occasion of the anniversary of the date of death (March 28) and of the day of birth, and on December 22.
  2. Initiation of procedures aimed at obtaining the necessary approvals for the establishment and awarding of a diploma and of a prize “General Stefan Gușă” to the graduate with highest marks of the “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitești.
  3. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with testimonies, photographs, video images regarding the life and activity of General Gușă. Organization of the archive of the Foundation.
  4. Financial support to the “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitești for the completion of the arrangement of the protocol hall (finalization of the realization and installation of honor plaques bearing the names of the graduates with highest marks and of the commanders of the school).
  5. Organization together with the universities of Pitești and Lugoj of the National annual session of scientific communications of the students of the faculties of history.
  6. Systematic promotion in newspapers and journals (“Redeșteptarea”, “Națiunea”, “Observatorul Militar”, etc.) of the books published under the patronage of the Foundation, and their presentation by local or national broadcasters.
  7. Promotion through the media (TVR, Radio Romania Actualități, Ten TV, etc.) of the scientific manifestations carried out in cooperation with other higher education institutions.
  8. Elaboration and printing in French of the collection of historical texts entitled New Perspectives in Military Historiography, coordinated by André Corvisier, President of the International Commission of Military History and emeritus professor at the Sorbonne University of Paris.
  9. Elaboration and printing of the 2nd volume of the work Military Attachés Report… regarding the period 1930–1938. Publication of reviews of the writings published or re-edited under the patronage of the Foundation.
  10. Organization of the launch of the volumes published with the support of the Foundation.
  11. Drafting and publication of articles on the contribution of various personalities of Romania – belonging to the world of culture, art, science and political life – to the unfolding of particularly significant events of contemporary history.
  12. Continuation of the distribution, in the form of donation, to Romanian and foreign military units and cultural institutions, of the books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  13. Elaboration of a guide for the realization of interviews with officers and generals decorated with the Military Order “Mihai Viteazul”, as well as with war veterans.
  14. Establishment of a documentary fund containing audio and video testimonies obtained by interviewing war veterans on the theme “Testimonies from the trenches of the Second World War”.
  15. Analysis and elaboration of proposals regarding requests for support of cultural or other activities, addressed to the Foundation by various institutions or by private individuals.
  16. Arrangement of the archive of the Foundation with filing and inventory of the respective documents.
  17. Updating of the inventory of the assets of the Foundation.

Activities

  1. In January 2002 the conference hall “General Ștefan Gușă” of the General Staff of the Land Forces was equipped with a simultaneous translation system with 28 seats, and with a Philips video projector.
  2. In the presence of representatives of the General Staff of the Land Forces, a bronze bust of General Stefan Gușă was donated to the “Mihai Viteazul” Armored Vehicles and Automotive Training School of Pitești, to be placed in the protocol hall. The Foundation also donated furniture and other objects necessary for equipping the hall. The marble honor plaques bearing the names of the graduates with highest marks and of the commanders of the School, from its creation until today, were also redone.
  1. Collaboration in the organization of the National session of scientific communications of the students of the Faculty of History of Pitești.
  2. In September 2002 a translation system with 12 seats was donated, necessary to the military unit operating in the former premises of the General Staff.
  3. Under the patronage of the Foundation, edition and printing of the following works:

– Romanians in Europe and in the World. Testimonies for Eternity.
Dr. Cristache Gheorghe, Dr. Florian Țuca.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House.
Bucharest, 2002.

– Military Attachés Report… 1938–1940.
Alexandru Duțu, Lenuța Nicolescu, Alexandru Osca, Andrei Nicolescu.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House.
Bucharest, 2002.

  1. November 13, 2002 – inauguration ceremony of the new headquarters Butan Gas International Lugoj which also hosts the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation.
  1. On November 25, 2002, the volume Romanians in Europe and in the World. Testimonies for Eternity was launched at the National Military Circle (view image)
  1. Preparation of materials on historical themes to be presented during the periodic broadcast “Historical Kaleidoscope” of the radio station “Europa Nova”.
  2. On November 29, 2002, on the occasion of the Book Fair “Gaudeamus”, the two volumes dedicated to the military diplomats and to their activity aimed at defending the interests of interwar Romania were launched.
  3. The Foundation participated in the conference entitled “Trends in the development of cybernetics in the 3rd millennium”, organized at Băile Felix by the “Ștefan Odobleja” Academy of Cybernetics, where it presented a study dedicated to the way in which the military physician Ștefan Odobleja was perceived by his contemporaries.

Programs & Activities 2000

Program

  1. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with testimonies, photographs, video images regarding the life and activity of General Gușă. Organization of the archive of the Foundation.
  2. Te Deum with military ceremonial and laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă located at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, and of the commemoration of the 6th anniversary of his death on March 28.
  3. Intensification of the interventions with the local authorities in order to obtain the approval to name after the General a major military unit, the village of Spătaru and/or a street of the Municipality of Bucharest and/or of Buzău.
  4. Presentation by various radio broadcasters of books published by the Foundation and of the scientific manifestations carried out in cooperation with other higher education institutions.
  5. Systematic promotion in various newspapers, among which “Redeșteptarea” and “Națiunea”, of books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  6. Translation into Romanian and publication, with the support of the Foundation, of various writings of military history, signed by foreign authors (French, German, Italian, etc.).
  7. Continuation of the publication/printing under the patronage of the Foundation of works of military history.
  8. Donation of the volumes printed under the patronage of the Foundation to the libraries of the military high schools and to the faculties of history of the country.
  9. Selection of web design companies, negotiation for the realization of the website and execution of the contract under the agreed terms and conditions.

Activities

  1. In January, 200 copies of the work Priests in the Trenches. 1941–1944 – authors: Colonel Gheorghe Nicolescu, Prof. Gheorghe Andreescu and Dr. Andrei Nicolescu – were donated to the military units of the Pitești garrison, in order to complete the book collections of their libraries.
  2. In July, the following volumes were published under the patronage of the Foundation:

Priests Fighting for the Great Union, 1916–1919.
Gheorghe Nicolescu, Gheorghe Dobrescu, Andrei Nicolescu.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House.
Bucharest, 2000.

The Romanian Army from the Ultimatum to the Dictate. Year 1940.
Florica Dobre, Vasilica Manea, Lenuța Nicolescu.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House.
Bucharest, 2000, 3 volumes.

Romanian–German Military Relations, 1939–1944.
Coordinators: Valeriu Florin Dobrinescu, Ion Pătroiu, Gheorghe Nicolescu.
Botoghina Iulian, Ciuhan Vasile, Manea Vasilica, Matei Lenuța, Nicolescu Lenuța, Stainovici Constandina.
“Europa Nova” Publishing House.
Bucharest, 2000.

  1. Publication of the review of the work Priests Fighting for the Great Union, 1916–1919, published by the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation, in “Observatorul Militar”, Year XII, No. 41 (564).
  2. In February, 80 copies of the work Priests Fighting for the Great Union, 1916–1919, and 100 copies of the volume The Romanian Army from the Ultimatum to the Dictate were donated to the military units of the Pitești garrison.
  3. Donation of carpeting and 30 chairs for the parishioners to the church of Spătaru, ensuring transport and installation.
  4. Within the seminar on the theme “The Army and the Churches. Tradition and actuality at the end of the millennium”, organized in October by the Institute of Political Studies for Defence and Military History, the Land Forces Academy, the Romanian Commission of Military History, and the Military History Review, the works Priests in the Trenches. 1941–1945 and Priests Fighting for the Great Union. 1916–1919 were launched, published by the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation (50 copies of each distributed free of charge). Place of event: Military Circle of Sibiu. Participants: researchers, military personnel, students of the Land Forces Academy and of the Faculty of Theology of Sibiu, military and civilian priests.
  5. Within the symposium “Festung Ploiești in Romanian and German vision”, held in November at the Museum of History and Archaeology of Prahova, the work Romanian–German Military Relations, 1939–1944 was launched, published by the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation (50 copies distributed free of charge). Various representatives of the Prefecture of Prahova, of the Ministry of the Interior, and of the Civil Protection Command, the commander of the Ploiești garrison, researchers, museographers, professors, students and military personnel took part in the event. The presentation of the book was made by Prof. Dr. Valeriu Florin Dobrinescu, Commendatore Dr. Gavril Preda and Col. PhD candidate Gheorghe Nicolescu.
  6. Within the annual scientific session of the Regional Museum of Argeș, the works Romanian–German Military Relations, 1939–1944, The Romanian Army from the Ultimatum to the Dictate. Year 1940, and Priests Fighting for the Great Union, 1916–1919 were launched (30 copies of each distributed free of charge). The following took part: the prefect of Argeș County, the mayor of the municipality of Pitești, various representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs, of the Directorate for Culture, Religious Affairs and Cultural Heritage of Argeș, researchers, professors, museographers, students and pupils. The book was presented by Col. PhD candidate Gheorghe Nicolescu.
  7. Te Deum with military ceremonial and laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, and of the commemoration of 6 years from his death on March 28.

Programs & Activities 1999

Program

  1. Expansion of contacts with persons and representatives of certain institutions (Military School, Military Academy, Ministry of National Defence, “Sahia” Film Studio, etc.) in order to collect written documents and audio and video recordings concerning the life and activity of General Stefan Gușă.
  2. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with testimonies, photographs and video images regarding the life and activity of General Stefan Gușă.
  3. Te Deum with military ceremonial and laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă located at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, and of the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of his death on March 28.
  4. Intensification of the interventions with the local authorities in order to obtain the approval to name after the General a major military unit, the village of Spătaru and/or a street of the Municipality of Bucharest and/or of Buzău.
  5. Continuation of the publication and printing, under the patronage of the Foundation, of various writings of military history.
  6. Donation of the volumes printed under the patronage of the Foundation to the libraries of the military high schools and to the faculties of history of the country.
  7. Selection of proposals regarding the content and graphics of the website of the Foundation.

Activities

  1. Donation of 10 copies of the work Punished to Win written by Brigadier General (Ret.) Vasile Ienceanu to each of the following 17 libraries of the Municipality of Buzău and of the commune of Costești, Buzău County:

– Regional Library of Buzău.
– Library of the Military Circle of Buzău.
– Library of “B.P. Hasdeu” College.
– Library of “M. Eminescu” High School.
– Library of “N. Basarab” High School, General School of Spătaru.
– Library of the Municipality of Costești.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 02470 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01671 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01708 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01920 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01951 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01847 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01995 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01171 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01654 Buzău.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 01838 Boboc.
– Library of Military Unit U.M. 0838 Buzău.

Event held in the Municipality of Buzău and in the commune of Costești, Buzău County.

  1. In January 1999, a heating system was donated to the church of the village of Spătaru – boiler and butane gas supply system (3000 L) – whose installation and commissioning were also carried out thanks to the involvement of the “General Stefan Gușă” Foundation.
    Place of event: locality Spătaru, Buzău County, church of the village.
    Participants: inhabitants of the village of Spătaru, Buzău County.

  1. The Foundation supported the editing and printing of the work “Wandering through the Mists in My Own Country”, authored by Col. (r) Dragnea Dumitru, Europa Nova Publishing House (view image)
  2.  In February, 132 copies of the work “Wandering through the Mists in My Own Country”, author Col. (r) Dragnea Dumitru, were donated to:

– Romanian Academy
– Romanian Writers’ Union
– National Association of War Veterans Institute of History of the Romanian Academy Romanian History Foundation
– “Spiru Haret” University “Magazin istoric” Magazine
– “Adevărul” Editorial Office
– “Cotidianul” Editorial Office
– Diocese of the Lower Danube

  1. TeDeum with military ceremony and laying of wreaths at the monument of General Ştefan Guşă at the church in the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989.

Programs & Activities 1998

Program

  1. Donation to the church of the village of Spătaru of a marble cross dedicated to the heroes of this locality fallen in the two World Wars.
  2. Publication, under the patronage of the Foundation, of certain writings of military history.
  3. Organization of the ceremonial of laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă erected at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, in which he took part as Chief of the General Staff.
  4. Presentation of the books published by the Foundation within certain scientific events, and their free distribution to the faculties of history and to the military high schools.
  5. Publication in specialized journals of reviews of various books published under the patronage of the Foundation.
  6. Completion of the documentary fund of the Foundation with testimonies, photographs and video images regarding the life and activity of General Gușă.
  7. Analysis and selection of the requests for support for the publication of various writings of military history, addressed to the Foundation by different institutions and associations, or by private individuals.
  8. Setting up of a website of the Foundation.

Activities

  1. Consecration and inauguration in the courtyard of the Church of the village of Spătaru of a marble cross in memory of the local heroes fallen in the two World Wars.
    At the inauguration ceremony held on 27.05.1998, on the occasion of Heroes’ Day, the following participated: the commander of the 2nd Army, the prefect of the region, local authorities, active and reserve military personnel.
  1. Publication, with the support of the Foundation, of the following works:

Punished to Win (view image)
Brigadier General (Ret.) Vasile Ienceanu
“Europa Nova” Publishing House
Bucharest, 1998

Priests in the Trenches. 1941–1944 (view image)
Gheorghe Nicolescu, Gheorghe Dobrescu, Andrei Nicolescu
“Europa Nova” Publishing House
Bucharest, 1998

  1. Ceremonial of laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, in which he took part as Chief of the General Staff.

Programs & Activities 1997

Program

  1. Commemoration of General Stefan Gușă on the third anniversary of his death – Memorial Mass in the church of the village of Spătaru.
  2. Commissioning of a marble monument depicting Lieutenant General Stefan Gușă and its subsequent placement in the courtyard of the church founded by him together with the villagers in the village of Spătaru, Costești commune.
  3. Commissioning and placement on the façade of the church of the village of Spătaru of a single Murano glass mosaic depicting Saint Stephen the Martyr, killed by stoning while praying for his unaware killers.
  4. Commissioning and donation to the church of Spătaru of a marble monument (cross) in honor of the heroes of the village who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the Romanian people during the two World Wars.
  5. Organization of the ceremony of inauguration of the monuments simultaneously with the consecration of the church to Saint Stephen.
  6. Initiation of contacts with persons and representatives of certain institutions (Military School, Military Academy, Ministry of National Defence, “Sahia” Film Studio, etc.) in order to collect written documents, recordings and video materials concerning the life and activity of General Stefan Gușă.
  7. Te Deum with military ceremonial and laying of wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Gușă at the church of the village of Spătaru, on the occasion of the anniversary of the revolutionary events of December 1989, in which he contributed as Chief of the General Staff.
  8. Initiation of the necessary procedures with the local authorities in order to obtain the approval to name after the General a major military unit, the village of Spătaru and/or a street of the Municipality of Bucharest and/or of Buzău.

Activities

  1. 28.03.1997
    Commemoration of General Stefan Gușă on the third anniversary of his death.
    Memorial Mass in the church of the village of Spătaru.
  2. 25.10.1997
    Inauguration of the funerary monument (complex) – the marble cross of the tomb and the bust of Lieutenant General Stefan Gușă. The monument, made of Carrara marble in Pietrasanta, is the work of Master Mario Galeotti.

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