Estonian military unit, subordinated to Soviet Russia
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Eesti Kütiväed Estonian Riflemen
The flag of the Commune of the Working People of Estonia
Active
from February 23, 1918
Country
Soviet Russia Commune of the Working People of Estonia
Size
c. 6,000
Patron
Jaan Anvelt
Motto(s)
Kõigi maade proletaarlased, ühinege! Proletarians of all countries, unite!
March
The Internationale
Anniversaries
February 23
Engagements
Battle of Keila Battles of Narva Battle of Vastseliina Battle of Räpina
Commanders
Notable commanders
Wiktor Kingissepp Andrei Põld Otto Rästas Jaan Sihver Georg Sommer Jakob Palvadre
Military unit
Estonian Riflemen, Estonian Red Riflemen, Estonian Red Army, Estonian Red Guards (Estonian: Eesti Kütiväed, Eesti Punased Kütid, Eestimaa Punaarmee, Eesti Punakaart) were military formations assembled starting 1917 in the Soviet Russia.
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Global Information
Soviet Russia
Commune of the Working People of Estonia