1941 ⟶ Germany Captures Saaremaa Island

German forces capture Saaremaa island in Estonia from the So...
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🏝️ Germany Captures Saaremaa Island

German forces capture Saaremaa island in Estonia from the Soviets.⟶
Germany Captures Saaremaa Island (1941)
Eastern FrontBaltic SeaEstoniaIsland CaptureSoviet UnionMilitary Operation

🏝️ Germany Captures Hiiumaa Island

German forces capture Hiiumaa island, the last major Soviet outpost in Estonia.⟶
Germany Captures Hiiumaa Island (1941)
Eastern FrontBaltic SeaEstoniaIsland CaptureSoviet UnionMilitary Operation

🚢 Soviet Forces Launch Moonsund Landing Operation

Soviet forces begin the Moonsund Landing Operation to capture the West Estonian archipelago from German forces.⟶
Soviet Forces Launch Moonsund Landing Operation (1944)
Soviet UnionEstoniaBaltic SeaMilitary OperationNaval WarfareIsland CaptureEastern FrontGerman Forces

🏝️ Soviet Forces Capture Hiiumaa Island

Soviet forces capture Hiiumaa island in Estonia.⟶
Soviet Forces Capture Hiiumaa Island (1944)
Soviet UnionEstoniaBaltic SeaIsland CaptureMilitary OperationEastern FrontGerman ForcesNaval Warfare

⚓ Soviets Capture Saaremaa Island

Soviet forces capture Saaremaa island, the last major German outpost in Estonia, culminating the Moonsund Landing Operation.⟶
Soviets Capture Saaremaa Island (1944)
Eastern FrontBaltic SeaSaaremaa IslandMoonsund Landing OperationEstoniaSoviet UnionNaval OperationMilitary Campaign

🚢 German Evacuation of Ruhnu Island

German forces evacuate Ruhnu island, their last outpost in Estonia. The Soviets capture the island on 19 December.⟶
German Evacuation of Ruhnu Island (1944)
Baltic SeaEstoniaSoviet UnionIsland CaptureEastern FrontMilitary OperationsRuhnu IslandGerman RetreatTerritorial Control