The fiercest battles of World War I in Latvia unfolded near Daugavpils, in the highlands of Ilūkste and Medumi, in August and October 1915. German forces tried to break through to Daugavpils. Neither side succeeded, and trenches were built, forming three-layered defense lines. Today, the First World War Museum in Medumi (WWI ROUTE), located in northeastern Latvia near the border with Lithuania, preserves the history of these battles. Explore the three-part exhibition: 1️⃣ Discover Medumi’s rich

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