Latvian Legion [Sampolit Film]

Two divisions were to be formed on the Latvian soil during the Second World War. They were to form the core of the Latvian Legion which was created in order to prevent a new Soviet occupation. The 15th -- Latvian 1st Division and 19th -- Latvian 2nd Division along with the other Latvian military units it had a combat strength up to 165,000 men at its peak. The Latvian Legion was an unique battlegroup what was built on what stood on patriotism and high fighting moral. The legionaries continued the f