Jekeln headquarters in Talsi Infrastructure
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In this building in Talsi, on November 3, 1944, General J. Kurelis and Captain K. Upelnieks held talks with SS Obergruppefuhrer F. Jekeln and other German officers. The historic building has been demolished, and a new building is being built in its place.
Used sources and references:
Jānis Kurelis - Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
Nazi German occupation of Latvia, 1941–1945 - National Encyclopedia (enciklopedija.lv)
A group of Latvian soldiers led by General Jānis Kurelis - YouTube
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