2nd Division (Estonia)

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.

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

History

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.[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
  • Cavalry Regiment
  • 3rd Artillery Group
  • 4th Artillery Group

See also

Notes and references

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