Lithuania and World War II

by Kazys Pakstas, Ph. D

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Chicago, Illinois, USA : Lithuanian Cultural Institute, 1947 FIRST EDITION. Book sheds light on an else little known chapter of WW II history and why the Lithuanians waged the longest armed guerrilla resistance to Soviet Occupation -18 years. Officially ending, by Soviet reckoning, in 1962. And this with no military nor any material assistance from the US or other Western Democracies! Passive resistance continued until 1991 resumption of restored independence. A brief description of the prehistory and history up to 1946. Concentrates on political and economic life between the Two Wars and the periods of Polish, Nazi and Soviet Occupations. Corrects many myths and misconceptions regarding the Baltic Nations and their active resisitance to Nazi and Soviet Occupations. Appendix has copies of peace treaties and Chronologies from period of Grand High Kingdom and Republic. Includes many maps and photos. Booklet in Good minus conditon. Green paper cover shows embrittlement, yellowing and edge tattering. Inside pages show both age toning and damp staining. Else intact and very readable condition. . First Edition. Stapled Pictorial Cover. Good Minus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.