Riga genommen

Riga taken

Title: German Troops Capture Riga - September 1-3, 1917

1. Subtitle: On September 1, 1917, German troops crossed the Dvina River at Uexküll after defeating the enemy. Image: German troops crossing the Dvina on a pontoon bridge on September 1, 1917.

2. Subtitle: Fierce enemy resistance could not stop the brave German troops. Image: Fallen Russians in a captured position.

3. Subtitle: The enemy retreated in chaotic flight, closely pursued by our brave troops. Image: Russian wagons and field kitchens left behind.

4. Subtitle: The traffic bridges destroyed by the Russians near Riga. Image: A destroyed railway bridge near Riga.

5. Subtitle: Our pioneers made the pedestrian bridge passable on the first day of the infantry's capture. Image: The pedestrian bridge hastily opened to pedestrians.

6. Subtitle: Mounted troops and vehicles are transported across the Dvina on improvised rafts. Image: Mounted troops and vehicles being ferried across the Dvina on rafts.

7. Subtitle: Panorama of Riga. Image: A panoramic view of Riga after its capture on September 3, 1917.

8. Subtitle: Castle. Image: View of the castle.

9. Subtitle: Still burning wooden bridge. Image: A burning wooden bridge.

10. Subtitle: Disembarkation of troops in Riga. Image: A unit of Uhlans disembarking in Riga.

11. Subtitle: Departure of a squadron of Uhlans. Image: Departure of the Uhlan squadron (with lances).

12. Subtitle: Destroyed magazines at the harbor.

13. Subtitle: Market on the Daugava River quay.

14. Subtitle: Shops senselessly destroyed and partially looted by the Russians. Image: Destroyed and looted shops.

15. Subtitle: Concert in the Schützen Park. Image: Military concert in the Schützen Park.

16. Subtitle: Arrival of His Majesty the Emperor in Riga. Image: Visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II to Riga; crossing the Dvina on a decorated raft.

17. Subtitle: Greetings by His Excellency Lieutenant General von Hutier. Image: Kaiser being greeted by General Lieutenant Oskar von Hutier.

18. Subtitle: His Majesty in conversation with the Eastern Theater Commander, Prince Leopold of Bavaria. Image: Wilhelm II conversing with the Eastern Theater Commander, Prince Leopold of Bavaria.

19. Subtitle: The enthusiastic crowd awaiting His Majesty's arrival. Image: Crowd eagerly waiting for the Kaiser.

20. Subtitle: Inspection of the troops on the Esplanade. Image: Inspection and parade of troops on the Esplanade.

21. Subtitle: Visit of His Majesty at the Schwarzhaupterhaus and departure to the front. Image: Kaiser Wilhelm II's visit to the Schwarzhäupterhaus.

22. Subtitle: Thanksgiving service. Image: People leaving the Cathedral after the service.

23. Subtitle: Alexander Boulevard. Image: Mounted mortar unit moving along Alexander Boulevard.

24. Subtitle: The German Theater.

25. Subtitle: Reporting of Russian conscripts. Image: Russian conscripts queuing at the registration point.

26. Subtitle: Russian Theater.

27. Subtitle: Spoils of victory! The haul includes 325 guns, one-third of which are heavy artillery, along with numerous machine guns and mortar launchers. Additionally, several loaded full and narrow-gauge trains, substantial pioneer equipment, ammunition, and food supplies, as well as numerous motor vehicles and other military transport, fell into our hands. Image: Captured ammunition wagons and Russian flags with revolutionary inscriptions.

Source: Bundesarchiv