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Livestock of a newly established farm | In parallel with the fighting on several fronts, the newly established republic was preparing one of the most radical land reforms in post-WW I Europe. 874 baronial estates were expropriated and re-allotted to volunteers fighting on the front. Severely criticised in the West, this measure proved absolutely crucial in terms of uniting the nation for the defence of its independence. |
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Harvesting of oats, 1930s |
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