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