Skrunda had a significant role in the battles for freedom of Latvia in January 1919. One of the decisive battles took place there and brought Latvia nearer to freedom and independence. The monument in honour of the victory of the army under the commandership of Oskars Kalpaks over Bolsheviks in Skrunda battle on 29 January 1919 was set up in Skrunda. It was the first victory after continuous retreats and made soldiers believe in their force. Commemorative wall honouring the Battles for Freedom in 1919 was set up at Lēnas, Nīkrāce parish.
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