Lithuania

Lithuania is a nation in the Baltic region, bordering Latvia, Poland, the German Empire, and the Russian Empire.

History

The region that would be Lithuania was among the regions in the Russian Empire invaded by Prussia during the Austro-Prussian War. As Prussia neared St. Petersburg, Russia sued for peace. The Baltic Governorates were divided into spheres of influence between Prussia and Sweden. Lithuania was made an independent kingdom under the rule of Charles, brother to King Wilhelm of Prussia.

Lithuania was an ally of Germany beginning in 1884, though declined to join the German Empire.

During the The Great War, Lithuania declared its neutrality, though gave logistical support to Germany. Lithuania did the same during the Russo-German War.

Founding Date

1866