Estonian Red Riflemen
Estonian Riflemen, Estonian Red Riflemen, Estonian Red Army, Estonian Red Guards (Estonian: Eesti Kütiväed, Eesti Punased Kütid, Eestimaa Punaarmee, Eesti Punakaart) were military formations assembled starting 1917 in the Soviet Russia.
| Eesti Kütiväed Estonian Riflemen | |
|---|---|
The flag of the Commune of the Working People of Estonia | |
| Active | from February 23, 1918 |
| Country | Soviet Russia Commune of the Working People of Estonia |
| Size | c. 6,000 |
| Patron | Jaan Anvelt |
| Motto(s) | Kõigi maade proletaarlased, ühinege! Proletarians of all countries, unite! |
| March | The Internationale |
| Anniversaries | February 23 |
| Engagements | Battle of Keila Battles of Narva Battle of Vastseliina Battle of Räpina |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Wiktor Kingissepp Andrei Põld Otto Rästas Jaan Sihver Georg Sommer Jakob Palvadre |
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