In 1982, historian Edvardas Gudavičius published a study arguing that Treniota was not a Samogitian and could not have commanded a Samogitian army. Inga Baranauskienė argued that the battle was led by Alminas, a Samogitian elder elected before 1256.
In 1982, historian Edvardas Gudavičius published a study challenging the notion that Treniota was of Samogitian origin and could not have commanded a Samogitian army.  Inga Baranauskienė countered by suggesting that Alminas, a Samogitian elder elected before 1256, led the battle.