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Vincas Vitkauskas

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Politician (1890-1965)

PoliticiansLived 1890 to 1965 · aged 74
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Vincas Vitkauskas was a Lithuanian general. He became commander of the Lithuanian Army after the resignation of Stasys Raštikis in January 1940. In this capacity, Vitkauskas opposed armed resistance to the Soviet occupation in June 1940 and subsequently collaborated with the new Soviet regime.

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Map of the Battle of the Niemen River: 3rd Battalion, commanded by Vitkauskas, managed to outmarch Polish encirclement from Hoža via Lida to AshmyanyMap of the Battle of the Niemen River: 3rd Battalion, commanded by Vitkauskas, managed to outmarch Polish encirclement from Hoža via Lida to AshmyanyLithuanian troops, commanded by Vitkauskas, enter Vilnius in October 1939Lithuanian troops, commanded by Vitkauskas, enter Vilnius in October 1939

Awards 9

Order of Lenin
Order of the Red Star
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"
Riflemen's Star
Independence Medal
Medal for the Liberation of Klaipėda

Connected to Vincas 6

Vytautas LandsbergisAlso won Riflemen's StarSteponas DariusAlso won Medal for the Liberation of KlaipėdaAlbertas ŠimėnasAlso won Independence MedalČeslovas JuršėnasAlso won Independence MedalAntanas GustaitisAlso won Riflemen's StarStasys NastopkaAlso won Medal for the Liberation of Klaipėda

About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1965 · aged 74
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8 languages

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