Lithuanian Riflemen's Union
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The Lithuanian Riflemen's Union, also referred to as Šauliai, is a paramilitary organization supported by the Government of Lithuania and regulated by the dedicated law.
Lithuanian Riflemen's Union
Event of the 12th Regiment of the Lithuanian Riflemen Union in Panevėžys in 1930. Note the child donning a uniform at the front of the crowd on the left.
One of the many orchestras of the Lithuanian Riflemen (Salakas, 1931)
Exercises of the Lithuanian Riflemen, 1939
January Events
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The January Events were a series of violent confrontations between the civilian population of Lithuania, supporting independence, and the Soviet Armed Forces. The events took place between 11 and 13 J
Lithuanian Riflemen's Union
…Union were active in the movement for reform; they were especially active in guarding the Lithuanian Parliament and other State buildings during the January Events in 1991 and later. On 13 January 1991, two members of Vilnius riflemen regiment were killed: Ignas Šimulionis and Darius Gerbutavičius. On May 19, at a border…
A man with a Lithuanian flag in front of a Soviet tank, 13 January 1991
A rally in Vingis Park to commemorate and condemn the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact in 1988, organized by Sąjūdis
Unarmed civilians defend the Lithuanian Press House from Soviet Airborne Forces troopers, January 1991
Preparation for the anticipated Soviet assault inside the parliament building, the Seimas Palace, 13 January.