Bermontians

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Was a pro-German military formation in Latvia and Lithuania during the Russian Civil War.

Establishment

July 1919: In June 1919, the Bermontians crossed the Lithuanian-Latvian border and took the town of Kuršėnai.

Chronology

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1. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

1.1.Aftermath of World War I

Were a series of treaties and military events that can be considered a direct consequence of World War I.

1.1.1.Latvian War of Independence

Was a series of military conflicts in Latvia between 5 December 1918, after the newly proclaimed Republic of Latvia was invaded by Soviet Russia.

1.1.1.1.Bermontian attack

An offensive by the Bermontians, a pro-German military formation in Latvia and Lithuania.

October 1919: The German mission secretly leaves Riga for Jelgava, where an attack is prepared by the German-established West Russian Volunteer Army on Riga. The West Russian Volunteer Army attacks Riga, taking the Pārdaugava district.

November 1919: The Latvian Army, supported by Estonian armored trains, the Royal Navy and the French Navy, defeated the West Russian Volunteer Army in Riga.

November 1919: The Latvian Army liberates Jelgava from the West Russian Volunteer Army.

1.1.2.Lithuanian War of Independence

Events that happened shortly after the end of World War I in Lithuania leading to the independence of the country.

1.1.2.1.War against the Bermontians

Was the war between the Bermontians, a pro-German military formation, and Lithuania.

November 1919: By October, the Bermontians had taken considerable territories in western Lithuania, including the cities of Šiauliai, Biržai, and Radviliškis.

December 1919: The Bermontians were completely removed from Lithuania.