In WWI, the township Veliuona (Veliony, Wileny) on the right bank of the river Nemunas was passed through by fast-moving German cavalry of Abteilung Cnopf (Bayersche Kavallerie-Division) on April 27, 1915 – the very first day of the German drive into … [Read more...] about Veliuona 1919-1920
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Balbieriškis 1919
In WWI, after the Germans had taken the Kaunas fortress on August 18,1915 and were planning to take Vilnius by a pincers movement, the river Nemunas (Njemen) had to be crossed at several other points as well. The township Balbieriškis (Balverzhishki, … [Read more...] about Balbieriškis 1919
Kuršėnai 1919
During the German advance into Žemaitija and Courland which started on April 27, 1915, Kuršėnai (Kurshany, Kurschany) near Šiauliai (Schaulen) was swiftly, on April 29, entered by German cavalry (22. Kavallerie-Brigade, 3. Kavallerie-Division) … [Read more...] about Kuršėnai 1919
Seda 1919
When the German troops moved into Žemaitija and Courland on April 27, 1915, within a few days Seda (Siady) was inspected by reco cavalrymen of 6th Cav. Div. (6. Kavallerie-Division). Later the township became the administrative seat of the district … [Read more...] about Seda 1919
Virbalis 1919
In WWI, Virbalis (Verzhbolovo, Wirballen), being very close to the Rusian - German border, at the beginning of the hostilities immediately found itself in the middle of battles. At first, the German 8th Army was pushed back deep into East Prussia, … [Read more...] about Virbalis 1919