Virtual reality binoculars "Battle of Cēsis"
Battle site
The Battle of Cēsis was one of the most significant turning points in the course of the Latvian War of Independence (1918 - 1920). On June 5, 1919, with a clash between armored trains of the Estonian Army and Landeswehr units near the Ieriķi railway station at the bridge over the Amata, the first stage of the Battle of Cēsis began. In commemoration of this event, a tourist attraction has been created near the Ieriķi station, which offers to experience the story of history using the possibilities of modern technology - with the help of virtual reality. The five-minute video “BATTLE AT THE BRIDGE OVER THE AMATA” can be viewed for free every day in virtual reality binoculars. Video duration: 5 min., LV with subtitles LV, ENG, EST and ES.
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The Battle of Cēsis on the banks of the Amata River
At the bridge over the Amata, the German Landeswehr attacks an Estonian armored train that has arrived for negotiations. The Estonians open counterfire, the Germans are repulsed, and the armored train returns to Cēsis.
Battle at the bridge over Amata River
The Battle of Cēsis is one of the most significant stages of the Latvian War of Independence and also occupies a significant place in the history of the Estonian War of Independence.