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2nd Division (Estonia)

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2. Diviis
2nd Division
Active1918-1940
Country Estonia
Branch Estonian Army
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQTartu, Estonia
EngagementsEstonian War of Independence
Commanders
First commanderColonel 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

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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

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The unit order of battle in 1939:

See also

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References

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