BATTLE // January 17, 1919
Battle of Utria
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Overview
Battle of Utria also known as the Utria Landing took place during the Estonian War of Independence on 17–20 January 1919 at Udria beach. It was an amphibious landing consisting mainly of Finnish volunteers.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Significance
The Battle of Utria, also known as the Utria Landing, was an amphibious operation conducted at Udria beach between 17 and 20 January 1919 during the Estonian War of Independence. The Estonian force of approximately 1,900 personnel faced a Soviet Russian force of around 2,700, sustaining some 300 casualties in the engagement. The operation was notable for its reliance on Finnish volunteers as the primary component of the landing force, reflecting the broader pattern of foreign volunteer support that supplemented Estonian military efforts during the independence war.
Tactics
The battle was conducted as an amphibious landing at Udria beach. Beyond this, the available source does not describe the specific tactical dispositions, maneuvers, or terrain use employed by either side during the engagement.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Estonia1,900medium
- Soviet Russia2,700medium
Soviet Russia fielded a 1.4 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Estonia300medium16% loss rate
Commanders (2)
Estonia
Johan Pitkakontr-admiral
Martin Ekströmcolonel
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