Estonia honors the 1944 attempt to restore independence before the Soviet occupation began
Estonia honors Resistance Fighting Day to remember the brave 1944 attempt to restore national sovereignty during the chaotic window between retreating German forces and invading Soviet troops.
In September 1944, a small window of opportunity opened as Nazi forces retreated from Estonia. Seizing the moment, the Estonian National Committee appointed a provisional government under Otto Tief, desperately hoping to re-establish independence before the Soviet Red Army arrived.
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