In World War One, after the German forces had conclusively secured Šiauliai (Schaulen) on July 21, 1915, Skapiškis (Skopischki) in north-east Lithuania was taken during the battle of Kupiškis (Schlacht bei Kupischki) by 1. Reserve-Division on ca. … [Read more...] about Skapiškis 1919-1920
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Andriejavas (Endriejavas) 1919–1920
In World War One, when the German advance into Žemaitija and Courland started on April 27, 1915, Andriejavas (Andrzejewo) in the western part of Žemaitija was passed through by 12th Res. Brigade ( 6. Reserve-Division) at 7 p.m. the same day. During … [Read more...] about Andriejavas (Endriejavas) 1919–1920
Mažeikiai 1919
In czarist times Mažeikiai in Lithuania’s north-west was known under its artificial name Muravjovo given to enshrine a harsh governor of Lithuania, Muravyov. Spelled as Murawjewo, the name was retained during the German occupation in World War One. … [Read more...] about Mažeikiai 1919