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Lithuanian Wars of Independence

December 1918 (Gregorian) — August 1919 (Gregorian)

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refer to three wars Lithuania fought defending its independence at the end of World War I: with Bolshevik forces (December 1918 – August 1919), Bermontians (June 1919 – December 1919), and Poland (August 1920 – November 1920)

01 / KEY FACTS

Documented facts

Date
December 1918 (Gregorian) — August 1919 (Gregorian)
Precision
Month
Referenced location
Lithuania
Source coordinates
55.2000°, 24.0000°
Reported deaths
38,000
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02 / PARTICIPANTS

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Documented participation does not establish opposing sides. Alliances absent from the sources are not reconstructed.

03 / PROVENANCE

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