Povilas Plechavičius: Difference between revisions

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He is best known for his actions during the [[Lithuanian Wars of Independence]], when the partisans he led fought against the Soviet invasion of northwest Lithuania, liberated [[Seda, Lithuania|Seda]], [[Mažeikiai]] and [[Telšiai]], and later helped to force out the [[Bermontians]].{{Sfn|Blaževičius|2004}} He is also known for organizing the [[1926 Lithuanian coup d'état]] and creating and leading the [[Lithuanian Territorial Defense Force]] during the [[Occupation of the Baltic states|German occupation of Lithuania]].{{Sfn|Zabielskas|2018}} Plechavičius is the subject of much controversy and debate.{{Sfn|Čekutis|Žygelis|2006}}