3rd Division (Estonia)
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| 3. Diviis 3rd Division | |
|---|---|
| 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 3rd Division of the Estonian Army, was one of the three Estonian divisions created during the Estonian War of Independence,[1] which was active till the Soviet occupation of Estonia.
The division's first commander was Ernst Põdder.[1]
History
[edit]The 3rd Division staff was based in Tallinn. Since February 1, 1940, the division was made up by the Harju Military District and Lääne-Saare Military District.
Order of battle
[edit]The unit order of battle in 1939:
- Automobile-Tank Regiment
- 6th Single Infantry Battalion
- 9th Single Infantry Battalion
- 10th Single Infantry Battalion
- Sakala Partisan Battalion
- Kalev Single Infantry Battalion
- Scouts Single Infantry Battalion
- Engineering Battalion
- Signal Battalion
- 5th Artillery Group
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Aja jälg 4. osa". www.erm.ee (in Estonian). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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