In the history of Lithuania, which prominent military force did Lithuanian volunteers and army units fight during the Lithuanian Wars of Independence alongside Soviet Bolsheviks in 1919?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Western Russian Volunteer Army (Bermontians / bermontininkai led by Pavel Bermondt-Avalov)
- Step 1: In autumn 1919, Lithuanian forces defeated the Bermontians (a joint German-Russian anti-Bolshevik army of adventurers) in major battles around Radviliškis. Answer: The Western Russian Volunteer Army (Bermontians / bermontininkai led by Pavel Bermondt-Avalov). Why not the others: Capturing enormous German arms depots at Radviliškis secured Lithuanian military independence.
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