Jonava, with its important railway station, lies 25 km north-east of Kaunas. In World War One, it was taken by German 1. Kavallerie-Division on August 20, 1915, shortly after the fortress of Kaunas had fallen on August 18. During the German … [Read more...] about Jonava 1919-1920
Archives for July 2010
Kovarskas (also Kavarskas) 1919-1921
Kovarskas, later renamed Kavarskas, is a town in Aukštaitija, 23 km north-east of Ukmergė. In World War One, during the battle of Kupiškis, Kovarskas was taken by Bayersche Kavallerie-Division on August 4, 1915. During the German withdrawal … [Read more...] about Kovarskas (also Kavarskas) 1919-1921
Rare Stamps and Covers (Jul 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 (Jul 2010)
Simnas 1919-1920
Simnas is a town in Suvalkija, 25 km west of Alytus. In World War One, after Russian forces had been completely evicted from East Prussia, Simnas was entered by German 5. Garde-Infanterie-Brigade on February 16, 1915. After the German army … [Read more...] about Simnas 1919-1920
Troškūnai (also Traškūnai) 1919-1920
Troškūnai is a township in Aukštaitija, ca. 40 km south-east of Panevėžys. In World War One, it was taken by German cavalry (3. Kavallerie-Division) during the battle of Kupiškis, on July 2, 1915. After the German withdrawal from Russia … [Read more...] about Troškūnai (also Traškūnai) 1919-1920