The Polish Army broke this line in the Battle of the Niemen River.
Polish forces crossed the Niemen River and outflanked the Bolshevik forces, which were forced to retreat again.
Joseph Stalin awarded the unit the name Niemen for its participation in the Battle of the Niemen River (1944).
The Soviets tried to seize the city from the south through the bridge over the Niemen River.
The Poles were able to successfully break the Russian lines at the Battle of the Niemen River in September 1920.
During the Battle of the Niemen River Bałachowicz's unit prevented the enemy from forming a defensive line in Polesie.
After that his unit took part in the Battle of the Niemen River and reached Lida by the end of hostilities.
During the Battle of the Niemen River, Poland attacked Lithuania on a wide front.
Later the regiment took part in the Battle of the Niemen River.
The French forces crossed the Niemen River on 23 June 1812.