As the Romanian War of Independence began in 1877, General Manu was the commander of the 4th division, in charge with defending Romania in Oltenița, Corabia, Bechet, Islaz and Turnu Măgurele, but following the offensive, his division took part in the campaign on the plains of Bulgaria, in Pleven and Vidin.
Nicole Valéry Grossu (born Nicoleta Valeria Bruteanu, July 4, 1919, Turnu Măgurele, Romania - December 14, 1996, Paris, France) was a Romanian Christian writer, journalist and anti-communist activist.
Grand Arena is located south of Bucharest in Berceni district, at the crossroad between Turnu Măgurele Street, Metalurgiei Boulevard and Gilăului Road, in the proximity of a large do-it-yourself store and cash and carry.