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      First World War postcards

      in The Great War 1914 to 1918

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      eastern front line.
      Krevo. Polish fortress XIV-century.
      In July 1917, the German defense - 3rd Landwehr Regiment , divisions -16.
      from 19 to 21 July, the Russian artillery fired on the positions of the 16th Division.
      first photo before the fight.
      second photo after the fight.
      sorry for the spelling.

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      2nd Landwehr Infantry Regiment (AKA LIR Konig Wilhelm II)

      in Germany: Imperial: Rick (Research) Lundstrom Forum for Documentation and Photographs

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      I have recently become interested in this unit and battle as well (July 22-23, 1917). My understanding is that there were specific fortifications at Krevo (which is located south of Smorgon) and that the Russians attacked with massive artillery. The attack was somewhat diversionary relative to attacks further to the south (Galicia?). I think a lot of units occupied the lines in the area; 16th Landwehr Division was there in addition to 226th Division, but it was 2nd Landwehr Regiment that bore the brunt of the fighting and held out despite massive losses.

      I agree with the original poster that it is tough to find info on this area of the war in the US (English writing on the subject).

      of Russian history : Came in 1917 . February revolution stirred up the troops . Do Smorgon , 5-10 km east , and in the White Zalesye that housed reserves held rallies and meetings . In June, Kerensky appeared here , calling for an offensive .July 19-23, was an attempt to break through the front portion of Smorgon - Krevo . Despite the considerable dominance of the troops and artillery - 16 infantry and two cavalry divisions , 800 guns and 13-day norm shells offensive failed.Not inspired infantry soldiers and participated in the attack female volunteer " death squad " under the command of Ensign Maria Botchkareva . They excelled at taking Novospasskogo forest 10 km south of Smorgon on the site of the 1st Siberian Army Corps.Discipline in the army rapidly fell. Despite strict orders to talk to Germans "only through bullets and bayonets ," fraternization cases open in the band advanced trenches took autumn pervasive. Prevailing in the army was the desire for peace .

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