Estonian Auxiliary Police
Estonian Auxiliary Police (Estonian: Eesti kaitsepataljonid, Eesti politseipataljonid, German: Estnische Hilfspolizei) were Estonian police units that collaborated with the Nazis during World War II.
| Estonian Auxiliary Police | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 1941 – November 1944 |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Schutzmannschaft |
| Role | Rear security |
| Part of | Wehrmacht / Order Police / SS of Nazi Germany |
| Engagements | Battle of Stalingrad Battle for Narva Bridgehead Battle of Emajõgi |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Harald Riipalu |
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