BATTLE // June 5, 1919
Battle of Cēsis
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Overview
The Battle of Cēsis, fought near Cēsis (Wenden) in June 1919, was a decisive battle in the Estonian War of Independence and the Latvian War of Independence. After heavy fighting, an Estonian force moving from the north, supplemented by Latvian units, repelled Baltic German attacks and went on a full counter-attack.
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Estonia6,509medium
- Baltische Landeswehr5,500–6,300medium
Estonia fielded a 1.1 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Estonie110–405medium
Commanders (6)
Baltische Landeswehr
Alfred Fletchermember of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic
Rüdiger von der Goltzmajor general
Estonia
Ernst Põddercolonel
Jorģis Zemitānscolonel
- Krišjānis Berķis
general
Nikolai Reeklieutenant general
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