WWI Historical Exploration Route and dugout Trail
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Located in Olaine, near the Olaine Museum of History and Art.
The historical route was established in 2018 at the site of the fortifications of the Russian army during World War I, which were part of the defense system of the area. The fighting between the German and Russian armies in the Olaine area attracts attention for several reasons. The marshy terrain prevented the warring parties from making rapid progress and required a variety of skills from the soldiers to operate in adverse conditions. Accurate terrain analysis, reconnaissance, and fortifications or engineering structures played an important role in the war.
Nowadays, the cognitive route is freely available and gives a rough idea of the living conditions of soldiers. The renovated buildings are closed, but can be seen by contacting the specialists of the Olaine History and Art Museum in advance.
Used sources and references:
Official website of Olaine History and Art Museum. Available: https://olainesmuzejs.lv [Viewed: 20.03.2021.].
Expenses of the Latvian Association of Old Riflemen. Latvian Riflemen. Historical materials and memories1. part. Riga: Army Printing House, 1929.
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