Unit Name: | 3. Diviis 3rd Division |
Dates: | 1919-1940 |
Type: | Infantry |
Garrison: | Tallinn, Estonia |
Battles: | Estonian War of Independence |
Commander1: | Major-General Ernst Põdder |
Commander1 Label: | First commander |
Commander2: | Major-General Herbert Brede |
Commander2 Label: | Last commander |
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.
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.
The unit order of battle in 1939: