According to the plans of the authorities of the Soviet Union, Šiauliai had to be one of the most important strategic points for the deployment of Soviet troops in the country. The 11th Soviet Army deployed in Joniškis, Linkuva, Kur...Read more
On June 23, 1941, the so-called uprising of June took place, which was used by the new authorities of the occupants’ troops, entering Lithuania three days later. The first Soviet occupation was short and not very successful, and Germ...Read more