In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe, the Center for Romanian Studies organised an international conference on 'Romania and World War II' in Iasi from 25-26 May 1995. The conference was organised with help from the County Board of Iasi and the Romanian Foundation for Humanitarian Assistance 'Michael the Brave'. The conference, held at the historic Palace of Culture in Iasi, united scholars from Romania, the United States, England, and Holland. It provided an opportunity for these distinguished specialists in the history of Romania and World War 2 to present the latest results of their research, especially in light of the recent opening of many archives in the former communist bloc countries. This volume includes papers based on the communications delivered at the conference. As both Romanian and English were used at the conference, the articles are published in the language in which they were prepared by their author. Fifteen in Romanian and six in English.