2nd Division (Estonia)
| 2. Diviis 2nd Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918-1940 |
| Country |  Estonia |
| Branch |  Estonian Army |
| 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, 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[]
The 2nd Division staff was based in Tartu. Since February 1, 1940, the division was made up by the and .[1]
Order of battle[]
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
See also[]
- 1st Division
- 3rd Division
- 4th Division
- 1st Infantry Brigade
Notes and references[]
Categories:
- Divisions of Estonia
- Estonian War of Independence
- History of Tartu
- Military units and formations established in 1920
- 1920 establishments in Estonia