Historical Events tagged with "kaunas"
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Mass Shooting of Jews at Ninth Fort
Over 10,000 Jews were executed by German occupiers in Kaunas at the Ninth Fort, an event known as the 'Great Action'. This massacre took place during a period of heightened brutality against Jewish communities in Europe, particularly those under Nazi occupation. The German forces, alongside local collaborators, aimed to eliminate the Jewish population in Lithuania as part of their broader genocidal agenda during World War II. The victims included men, women, and children, with their lives tragically cut short during these horrific events.
Continue ReadingKaunas Castle Captured by Teutonic Order Forces
After a month-long siege, Kaunas Castle fell to the Teutonic Order in 1362. The strategic position of Kaunas, situated at the confluence of the Neris and Nemunas rivers, attracted the order's military ambitions. The siege began as the Teutonic forces aimed to expand their influence in the region. The defenders, under the leadership of local nobility, mounted a formidable resistance. However, relentless assaults and the prolonged blockade weakened their resolve, ultimately leading to the castle's surrender.
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