3rd_Division_(Estonia)

3rd Division (Estonia)

3rd Division (Estonia)

Estonian military unit

The 3rd Division of the Estonian Army, was one of the three Estonian divisions created during the Estonian War of Independence,[1] which was active till the Soviet occupation of Estonia. Since the restoration of independence in 1991 there are no divisions currently among the Estonian Defence Forces.

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The division's first commander was Ernst Põdder.[1]

History

The 3rd Division staff was based in Tallinn. Since February 1, 1940, the division was made up by the Harju Military District and Lääne-Saare Military District.

Order of battle

The unit order of battle in 1939:

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Aja jälg 4. osa". www.erm.ee (in Estonian). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.


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