Šilalė is a town in Žemaitija 30 km north of Tauragė. In World War One it was passed through by reco squadrons of 45. Kavallerie-Brigade on the very first night of the German advance into Žemaitija which started in the early hours of April … [Read more...] about Šilalė 1919-1924
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Vyžuonos 1919-1921
Vyžuonos is a township in Aukštaitija, 15 km north of Utena. In World War One, Vyžuonos was passed through by Bayersche Ulanen-Brigade on September 10, 1915 in the process of flanking Vilnius, which fell on September 18. During the German … [Read more...] about Vyžuonos 1919-1921
Siesikai 1920-1922
Siesikai is a township in Aukštaitija, ca. 20 km west of Ukmergė. In World War One it was passed through in late August 1915 by squadrons of 4. Kavallerie-Division deploying east to take part in the encirclement of Vilnius, which fell on … [Read more...] about Siesikai 1920-1922
Radviliškis 1919-1920
Radviliškis is a town and a rail junction ca. 20 km south-east of Šiauliai. As a location of strategic importance, it was a hotly contested object in both 1915 and 1919. After the German push into Žemaitija and Courland had started on April 27, 1915, … [Read more...] about Radviliškis 1919-1920
Celebrating the 100 article milestone
Celebrating the 100 postal-history article milestone for LithuanianPhilately.com! My distinguished colleagues, please join me in thanking Dr. Vytautas Doniela for his hard work, unwavering commitment and willingness to share his vast knowledge with … [Read more...] about Celebrating the 100 article milestone