Gelvonai (also written Gelvonys) is a small town in Aukštaitija 25 km south of Ukmergė. In World War One, during the German encirclement of Vilnius (which fell on September 18, 1915), Gelvonai was passed through in early September by troops of … [Read more...] about Gelvonai (also Gelvonys) 1921-1922
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Kražiai 1919-1920
Kražiai is an ancient town in central Žemaitija, ca. 55 km south-east of Telšiai and same distance south-west of Šiauliai. In World War One, when the German advance into Žemaitija and Courland started on April 27, 1915, Kražiai was passed through by … [Read more...] about Kražiai 1919-1920
Giedraičiai 1920-1922
Giedraičiai (Gedrojcy, Gedroizi) is a town in Aukštaitija 45 km north of Vilnius. In WWI, during the German encirclement and capture of Vilnius (which fell on September 18, 1915), Giedraičiai was passed through in early September by troops … [Read more...] about Giedraičiai 1920-1922
Želva 1921-1923
Želva is a small town in Aukštaitija 22 km east of Ukmergė. In WWI, during the German encirclement and capture of Vilnius (which fell on September 18, 1915), Želva was passed through in early September by troops of Korps Hutier which was … [Read more...] about Želva 1921-1923
Grinkiškis 1921-1923
Grinkiškis (Grynkishki) is a township in central Lithuania, 10 km south-west of Baisogala and so in the vicinity of the important railway line linking Liepaja and Vilnius. In World War One, at the start of the German push into Žemaitija and Courland, … [Read more...] about Grinkiškis 1921-1923