36th Estonian Police Battalion
36th Estonian Police Battalion (also known as Schutzmannschaft Front Bataillon 36 Arensburg (German) and 36. Kaitse Rindepataljon (Estonian)) was an Estonian rear-security unit during World War II that operated under command of the German SS.
| 36th Estonian Police Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 23 November 1941 – 18 January 1943 |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Schutzmannschaft Estonian Auxiliary Police |
| Type | Battalion |
| Role | Rear security |
| Size | 438 (August 1942) |
| Part of | SS of Nazi Germany |
| Engagements | Nazi security warfare Battle of Stalingrad |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Harald Riipalu |
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