2. Diviis 2nd Division | |
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Active | 1918-1940 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Tartu, Estonia |
Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
Commanders | |
First commander | Colonel Viktor Puskar |
The 2nd Division, was one of the three Estonian divisions created during the Estonian War of Independence,[1] which was active until the Soviet occupation of Estonia. Since the restoration of independence in 1991 there are no divisions currently among the Estonian Defence Forces.
History
[edit]The 2nd Division staff was based in Tartu. Since February 1, 1940, the division was made up by the Tartu Military District and Võru-Petseri Military District.
Order of battle
[edit]The unit order of battle in 1939:
- 7th Infantry Regiment
- 2nd Single Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Single Infantry Battalion
- 8th Single Infantry Battalion
- Kuperjanov Partisan Battalion
- Cavalry Regiment
- 3rd Artillery Group
- 4th Artillery Group
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Aja jälg 4. osa". www.erm.ee (in Estonian). 19 January 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.