The Roumanian Atrocities over the Bulgarian Population of Doubrodja 1916

Originally published in the aftermath of the First World War, The Roumanian Atrocities over the Bulgarian Population of Doubrodja, 1916 by Dragomir Patchoff stands as a harrowing record of violence, displacement, and political vengeance. Written by a Bulgarian observer and chronicler, the work documents the occupation of Southern Doubrodja by Romanian forces and the systematic persecution of Bulgarian civilians during the campaign of 1916.

Patchoff’s testimony brings together eyewitness accounts, official reports, and personal narratives, revealing the brutalities inflicted upon a population caught between imperial ambitions and nationalist retribution. His account exposes the darker side of wartime governance—mass arrests, executions, forced conscriptions, and the destruction of villages—while illuminating the profound suffering of ordinary people in contested borderlands.

Beyond its immediate historical context, this volume remains a powerful reflection on ethnic violence, propaganda, and the struggle for identity in the Balkans, offering insight into the enduring tensions that shaped Eastern Europe’s modern borders.

Complete edition of Dragomir Patchoff’s eyewitness account of the 1916 Doubrodja atrocities

Chronicles wartime persecution and occupation in the Balkans

Combines historical record with humanitarian testimony

Essential for readers of Balkan history, wartime ethics, and Eastern European studies