3rd Division (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:
- 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
References
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