Английская Википедия:First Battle of Ķekava

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Шаблон:Cleanup rewrite Шаблон:Infobox military conflict Шаблон:Campaignbox Eastern Front (World War I) The First Battle of Kekava occurred in March 1916 on the eastern front during World War I.

Background

following Russian retreats Russian forces ended up outside of Kekava and decided to begin an attack along side the lake Naroch offensive.

Forces

The 13th Siberian Rifle Division of the 12th Army of the Russian Empire fought against 35th infantry reserve regiment of the German army and were joined by Latvian riflemen battalions.[1][2]

Battle

The attack at Ķekava began on March 21, 1916 in meadows flooded by the tides. After an artillery shelling of the enemy's forts , Latvian riflemen and soldiers of the 51st Siberian Rifle Regiment went towards the German fortified positions.[3] Despite initial success of the first two Latvian rifle battalions, it was not possible to maintain the front break for a long time. The Germans, attracting additional reserves, launched a counterattack in the evening to regain lost positions. the German forces then them back to their starting positions.[4][5]

Aftermath

following the battle came the second battle of Kekava also known as the battle of Julius in June.[6]

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