3rd Division (Estonia)
| 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, which was active till the Soviet occupation of Estonia. Since the restoration of independence in 1991 there are no divisions currently among the Estonian Defence Forces.
History[]
The 3rd Division staff was based in Tallinn. Since February 1, 1940, the division was made up by the and .
Order of battle[]
The unit order of battle in 1939:
- 6th Single Infantry Battalion
- 9th Single Infantry Battalion
- 10th Single Infantry Battalion
- Kalev Single Infantry Battalion
- Scouts Single Infantry Battalion
- Engineering Battalion
See also[]
- 1st Division
- 2nd Division
- 4th Division
- 1st Infantry Brigade
Notes and references[]
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- Divisions of Estonia
- Estonian War of Independence
- Military units and formations established in 1920
- 1920 establishments in Estonia
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1940
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