 Although the Central Powers captured the town of Predeal itself, the Romanian defenses in the pass prevented any further advances.Following the Battle of Brassó (Brașov), General Alexandru Averescu arrived in the region to assume command of the Romanian 2nd Army, replacing General Grigore C. Crăiniceanu.Averescu had orders to defend a line which would stop the Germans from entering the passes that led into central Romania.