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In 1923, Lithuanian forces occupied the area during what is called the Klaipeda revolt. The French forces put up a token resistance and left, and later the annexation of the area now called the Klaipeda region by [[Lithuania]] was confirmed by the International Community. This was considered a Western betrayal by many, especially by France who did not protect autonomy either with their troops, or by diplomacy. Also, when the government of the [[Weimar Republic]] agreed to the annexation in 1928, it was also considered a betrayal by many Germans, by their own government.
In 1923, Lithuanian forces occupied the area during what is called the Klaipeda revolt. The French forces put up a token resistance and left, and later the annexation of the area now called the Klaipeda region by [[Lithuania]] was confirmed by the International Community. This was considered a Western betrayal by many, especially by France who did not protect autonomy either with their troops, or by diplomacy. Also, when the government of the [[Weimar Republic]] agreed to the annexation in 1928, it was also considered a betrayal by many Germans, by their own government.
===Battle of Königsberg===
The Battle of Königsberg took place during [[World War II]], specifically from October 1944 to April 1945, as the [[Red Army]] fought to capture the East Prussian capital from German forces. The battle was marked by intense fighting and significant destruction, culminating in the evacuation of approximately two and a half million people from [[East Prussia]]. The city was heavily bombed starting on January 26, 1945, and was designated as a fortress, which contributed to the fierce resistance encountered by Soviet forces.
During the assault on [[Königsberg]] in 1945, the [[Soviet]] troops were in a critical situation. Suddenly, the soldiers saw their commander arrive with [[priest]]s and the icon of or [[Our Lady of Kazan]], the Protectress of Russia. Many made jokes, "Just wait, that'll help us!" The commander silenced the jokers. He ordered everybody to line up and to take off their caps. When the priests finished the supplication, they moved to the frontline carrying the icon. The amazed soldiers watched them going straight forward, under intense [[Nazi]] fire. Suddenly, the Nazis stopped shooting. Then, the [[Russian]] troops received orders to attack on the ground and from the [[sea]]. Nazis died in the thousands.<ref>[https://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/stalin-and-the-icon-of-our-lady-of-kazan.9580/ Stalin and the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan], Mar 19, 2008. ww2talk.com</ref>
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