3rd Division (Estonia)

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3. Diviis
3rd Division
Active1919-1940
CountryFlag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Branch Maavagi crest.svg Estonian Army
Type Infantry
Garrison/HQ Tallinn, Estonia
Engagements Estonian War of Independence
Commanders
First commander Major-General Ernst Põdder
Last commanderMajor-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.

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The division's first commander was Ernst Põdder. [1]

History

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

The unit order of battle in 1939:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Aja jälg 4. osa". www.erm.ee (in Estonian). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.