The birthplace of Colonel Oskars Kalpaks “Liepsalas” and the final resting place in Visagals cemetery
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The Colonel Oskars Kalpaks family memorial in Liepsalas is located in the area between Madona and Lake Lubāns. Liepsalas is Kalpaks’ childhood home. The memorial site was established here in 1997 based on the ideas and using the resources of the colonel’s niece, Ārija Kalpaks-Grundmane (1922-2006). The site consists of various environmental objects and stone sculptures with a symbolic meaning, signifying Latvian ethical and patriotic values. The largest building houses an exhibit dedicated to the history of the Latvian War of Independence and the 22 years of Latvian freedom (1918-1940). Located in the Visagals graveyard, the monument to Oskars Kalpaks, created by Kārlis Zāle and Arnolds Dzirkals, was unveiled in 1927. The monument consists of a composition of three figures, in the centre of which is an ancient Latvian warrior holding a shield and a sword, with a falling soldier on each side. Placed obliquely on a granite base, a bronze plaque at the foot of the sculptural group contains engraved text, including a poem, dedicated to Kalpaks, by Edvards Virza. Oskars Kalpaks died on 6 March 1919 near Airītes, by the road from Skrunda to Saldus.
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Paskutinis pulkininko Kalpako mūšis prie Airytės
Pulkininkas Kalpaks buvo gerbiamas veikėjas kariniuose sluoksniuose ir tikras patriotas. Būtent patriotizmo dvasia ir nelemtas atsitiktinumas lėmė lemtingą jo ir vokiečių batalionų susidūrimą, kuris, deja, baigėsi pulkininko Kalpako žūtimi.
Oskarui Kalpakui atminti
Oskaro Kalpako atminimas saugomas daug kur – tai liudija jo gimtasis Liepsalu namas, paminklas Visagalos kapinėse, atminimo renginiai ir gražūs Kovo 6-osios koncertai, Meirānu Kalpako pagrindinė mokykla, gatvės Lubanoje, Madonoje ir kituose miestuose ir toliau. Bet šiame straipsnyje – apie Oskaro Kalpako atminimo išsaugojimą gimtinėje XX amžiaus 2–3 dešimtmetyje. metų.
Oskaro Kalpako bataliono mūšis ties Lielauce
Sausio 15-osios naktį Kalpakų batalionas kovėsi pirmą mūšį ties Lielauce, atremdamas raudonųjų puolimą. Tai buvo pirmasis reikšmingas Kalpako bataliono mūšis, kai pergalė kariams suteikė ypač stiprų moralinį pastiprinimą.
Heroism of Colonel Oscar Kalpak in the Battle of Skrunda
Colonel Oskars Kalpaks won the respect of his soldiers by his personal example and encouragement.
The story of O. Kalpaks bridge
In its more than 100 years of existence, the bridge has survived two wars and different owners, which have affected its operation. The bridge was blown up during World War I, but was rebuilt after the war, only to be damaged again in 1926 by the steamship Narne. The bridge was rebuilt again, but it also suffered during World War II when the invading Soviet army shelled the port of Liepaja.