Finnish Infantry Regiment 200
Infantry Regiment 200 (Finnish: Jalkaväkirykmentti 200, JR 200, Estonian: Jalaväerügement 200, JR 200) or soomepoisid (Finnish Boys) was a unit in the Finnish army during World War II made up mostly of Estonian volunteers, who preferred to fight against the Soviet Union in the ranks of the Finnish army instead of the armed forces of Germany.
| JR 200 | |
|---|---|
Estonian volunteers in Finland during the Continuation War. | |
| Active | 1944 |
| Country | Estonian SSR |
| Allegiance | Finland |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Finnish: Suomen-pojat Estonian: soomepoisid |
| Motto(s) | For the freedom of Finland and the honour of Estonia |
| Engagements | Continuation War Tartu Offensive |
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