Military & Warfare

Soviet Forces Strike Narva, Starting Conflict

The 6th Red Rifle Division launched an attack on the border town of Narva, Estonia, which marked the beginning of the Estonian War of Independence. This initial military action was part of a broader context of increasing tensions between Soviet forces and the newly declared Estonian government. As Russian troops advanced, the Estonian forces were preparing for resistance, setting the stage for a protracted struggle for sovereignty.

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