Battle of Paju (1919 AD)

Battle of Paju (Finnish volunteers vs 22px Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic & 22px Soviet Russia) took place in 1919 AD during Estonian War of Independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1919 AD
• Date: 1919-01-31
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Estonian War of Independence
• Side A: Finnish volunteers
• Side B: 22px Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic, 22px Soviet Russia
• Commanders (A): Hans Kalm, Julius Kuperjanov, Johannes Soodla
• Commanders (B): 22px Emīls Vītols
• Casualties: approx. 156300 dead
• Outcome: Estonian victory
• Coordinates: 57.820°, 26.112°

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