3rd Division (Estonia)
The 3rd Division of the Estonian Army, was one of the three Estonian divisions created during the Estonian War of Independence, 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.
3. Diviis 3rd Division | |
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Active | 1919-1940 |
Country | Estonia |
Branch | Estonian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Tallinn, Estonia |
Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
Commanders | |
First commander | Major-General Ernst Põdder |
Last commander | Major-General Herbert Brede |
The division's first commander was Ernst Põdder.
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