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Battle of Narva (1918) 1918

Battle of Narva (1918): Joala lahing
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date28 November 1918Wikidata
Year1918Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraWorld War I era (1914–1918)derived from year
LocationEstoniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictEstonian War of Independence, Russian Civil WarWikidata P361
Coordinates59.4500, 28.0333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Narva (Estonian: Narva lahing) took place on 29 November 1918 in the city of Narva and Jaanilinn (now Ivangorod) between troops from the Provisional Government of Estonia and the Russian Red Army. The battle is considered the beginning of the Estonian Independence War. The Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 405 of the German Imperial Army was also involved against the Red Army.

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Location

59.4500, 28.0333 · Estonia

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