The Iron Guard: Romania's Fascist Uprising

This episode explores the Legion of the Archangel Michael, commonly known as the Iron Guard, a mass movement that rose from the ashes of World War I to challenge the Romanian monarchy. We examine the charismatic leadership of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu and his doctrine of 'Orthodox Mysticism' combined with extreme nationalism. The narrative follows the group’s violent tactics, including the assassination of Prime Minister Ion G. Duca in 1933 and the subsequent state crackdown. We also discuss the uneasy alliance between the Iron Guard and King Carol II during the National Renaissance State, culminating in the tragic January 1941 rebellion in Bucharest. Through this lens, we understand how religious fervor and political extremism intertwined to shape modern Romanian identity.

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