The deportation of tens of thousands of innocent Lithuanians more than 20 years ago was part of the larger European and world tragedy. Throughout the interwar years Lithuanians clung firmly to their freedom and independence. and they were also well aware of the dangers threatening their existence as a free nation. Soon after the outbreak of the war their worst apprehensions came true. After being threatened and bullied for months by Soviet authorities. Lithuanians were forced to allow the stationing of Soviet troops in several strategic parts of the country. Then early in the spring of 1940 the Soviet Government accused the Lithuanian Government of antiSoviet policies.
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