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3rd Division (Estonia)

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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,^[1] 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.

The division's first commander was Ernst Põdder.^[1]

History

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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.

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The unit order of battle in 1939:

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

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