In WWI, when the German push into Žemaitija and Courland started soon after midnight into April 27, 1915, Gargždai (Garždai, Gorsdy, Gorzhdy) being right on the border was in no-man's land and was passed through by reco units. A little further south, … [Read more...] about Gargždai 1919-1920
Archives for February 2010
Panemunis 1919-1920
Panemunis (Ponemun) in northern Aukštaitija north-west of Rokiškis, is not to be confused with Panemunėlis (Ponemunok) south-west of Rokiškis. During WWI the area was on the outskirts of a battle zone when the German advance towards Daugavpils … [Read more...] about Panemunis 1919-1920
Rare stamps and covers (Feb 2010)
Every week we compile list of rare stamps and covers on the market. These are some of the most interesting philatelic items that we felt are interesting enough for collectors to browse. Rare Stamps and Covers | 2010-Current | Archives … [Read more...] about Rare stamps and covers (Feb 2010)