Aukštosios Panemunės kareivinių vidaus gyvenimas ir įtaka vietos bendruomenei

Abstract

One of the most important events of Aukštoji Panemunė was the establishment of three military towns at the end of the 19th century, which had an immense influence on the life of the local people. Although the economical progress was slowed down as the inhabitants had to live behind the fence of the army, new streets were built and communication improved. The best time for the military towns was in 1918-1940, when local people and soldiers communicated in everyday life as well as during holidays. As soldiers took care of their territory, military towns became the embellishment of Aukštoji Panemunė. At present, a number of buildings are privatized. Still, the major part of the territory belongs to the army and the three military towns in Aukštoji Panemunė are preserved.