Lithuania 2015 Technical Moments Kaunas Fortress
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- Issue date : 11 April 2015
- Designed by : Mindaugas Gribauskas
- Printed by : Garsų pasaulis
- Print Process : Offset
- Perforations : 14
- Michel Number: 1186
- Stanley Gibbons Number:
- Yvert Number:
Contents
Technical Monuments. The Fortress of Kaunas
Sheet stamp
First Day Cover
Background information
At the end of XIX century, the Tsar’s Russia, following its strategic plans, decided to turn Kaunas into the first class fortress. In 1882, the city was surrounded by 9 forts and 12 batteries. Also, the roads and a military railway line were built, and military towns, workshops, laboratories, storehouses, and shelters constructed.
In 1912, the first aerodrome in Lithuania was build, and the construction works of the second circle of forts started. After the World War I, the fortress has lost its military function. Some forts have been turned into apartments, workshops, and a military prison. During the World War II, the forts VI, VII, and IX became the death camps.
