The Lithuanian wars of independence, 1918-1920

Collection:
Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
Document Type:
Knyga / Book
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
The Lithuanian wars of independence, 1918-1920
Authors:
Ališauskas, Kazys
Publication Data:
Vilnius : Vilniaus universiteto leidykla, 2023.
Pages:
502 p
Contents:
Introduction. Lieutenant Colonel Kazys Ališauskas as the Bearer of the Interwar Lithuanian Narrative / Kęstutis Kilinskas — Editor’s foreword / Asta Maskaliūnaitė Author’s foreword — Foreword / Prof. BG Stasys Dirmantas — PART I. ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM. I. Lithuania and Lithuanians during WWI — II. Lithuanian Soldiers in WWI — III. The Foundation of Lithuanian Army in 1918 in Vilnius — IV. The Constitution of Lithuanian Government — V. Organisations of National Minorities in Lithuania — VI. Soviet Russia — VII. The Lithuanian Government in Kaunas — VIII. The Establishment of Military Units in Various Counties of Lithuania — IX. The Agreement of Germany and Soviet Russia on — the Withdrawal of the Army from Russian Territory — PART II. THE WAR AGAINST THE BOLSHEVIKS. I. Efforts to Prevent the Bolshevik Invasion — II. In Samogitia — III. The Bolsheviks in Vilnius — IV. The Second Attack on Ukmergė — V. The Reorganisation of the Lithuanian Army — VI. The Start of Larger Military Operations against the Bolsheviks — VII. Eastern Aukštaitija — VIII. The Zarasai Operation, August 24–31 — IX. The Army Auxiliary Services — PART III. THE WAR AGAINST THE BERMONDTIANS. I. How the Bermondtians Appeared in Lithuania — II. The Internal Situation in Lithuania — III. The Mission of General Niessel in the Baltics — IV. Military Action against the Bermondtians — V. The Military Actions of Individual Units — VI. The Truce and Evacuation of the German Bermondtian Army — List of adjusted toponyms — Index of names — About the book.
Subject Category:
LT
Lietuva (Lithuania); 1918-1940. Lietuva tarpukario metais; Politinė istorija / Political history; Karybos istorija / History of war.
Other Editions:
Kova dėl Lietuvos nepriklausomybės, 1918-1920. Čikaga: Lietuvių veteranų sąjungos Ramovė, 1972
Summary / Abstract:

ENFor the first time in English, this comprehensive narrative of Kazys Ališauskas unveils a captivating and intricate portrayal of the tumultuous era when Lithuania reclaimed its independence in the fights against Bolshevik invaders, and White Russian opportunists. Detailed by an eyewitness and acquaintance of key figures in the political intrigues, military campaigns, and geopolitical conflicts of the time, the book offers insight into the sacrifices, triumphs, and challenges endured by the people of Lithuania during their two-year struggle for independence (1918-1920). Its meticulous detailing provides readers with a vivid, personalized understanding of these fights. The English edition of the book gives credit to the transnational dimension of this struggle presenting updated toponyms in the maps and the text.

ISBN:
9786090710067; 9786090710074
Subject:
Istorija / History
Parts:
P. 7-16. Lieutenant colonel Kazys Ališauskas as the bearer of the interwar Lithuanian narrative
Related Publications:
The Anti-Soviet offensive by the German 6th Reserve Corps in the Baltic (March 1919): a case study of mission command. Acta historica universitatis Klaipedensis 2024, t. 45, p. 91-126.
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