Lietuvos laisvės kovotojų sąjunga

  • LLKS
  • Fighters for Lithuanian Freedom Union
Identifier
003199
Dates
1940-1945
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

History

Unerground group which operated the Soviet (1940-1941) and the Nazis (1941-1944) occupied Lithuania. The goal of the underground group was fighting for Lithuanian independence. The members of the organization were active in publishing newspapers. Also created divisions in each county town. The organization was divided into four districts (Vilnius, Kaunas, Šiauliai, Panevėžys). Had about three thousand members in 1943. In the statute of the group is written that "The aim is to restore independent Lithuania and to unite all Lithuanians for joint work in honor of Lithuania and well-being".

Rules and Conventions

EHRI Guidelines for Description v.1.0