Latvian War of Independence

December 5, 1918 – August 11, 1920 · Latvia

Result * Latvian–Soviet Peace Treaty * West Russian Volunteer Army evacuate to East Prussia

Newly independent Latvia fought invading Soviet Russia and later German-led Baltic German and West Russian volunteer forces. With Estonian and other Allied help, Latvia held out and secured recognition in the Riga Peace Treaty with Soviet Russia.

Latvia and allies

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Strength and losses

Latvia Killed c. 3,046

Killed
c. 13,246

Battles 2

Also involved 1