Estonian Legion
Estonian military unit during WW II, part of Waffen SS / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Estonian Legion (Estonian: Eesti Leegion, German: Estnische Legion) was a military unit of the Combat Support Forces of the Waffen-SS during World War II, mainly consisting of Estonian soldiers.
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Estonian Legion | |
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Active | October 1942 – May 1943 |
Disbanded | May 1943 |
Country | Nazi Germany |
Branch | Waffen-SS |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Franz Augsberger |
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