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,[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

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.

Order of battle

The unit order of battle in 1939:

• Automobile-Tank Regiment
• 6th Single Infantry Battalion
• 9th Single Infantry Battalion
• 10th Single Infantry Battalion
• Sakala Partisan Battalion
• Kalev Single Infantry Battalion
• Scouts Single Infantry Battalion
• Engineering Battalion
• Signal Battalion
• 5th Artillery Group

See also

• 1st Division
• 2nd Division
• 4th Division
• 1st Infantry Brigade

References

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