1939 ⟶ Soviet Bombers Over Tallinn
Russian bombers seen in the Tallinn sky.
Year
1939
1940
🛬 Soviet Bombers Over Tallinn
Russian bombers seen in the Tallinn sky.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaAir ActivityBombingBaltic StatesWorld War IIAggressionEastern EuropeMilitary
✈️ Soviet Airspace Violation over Estonia
Soviet UnionEstoniaAirspace ViolationMilitary ActionBaltic StatesTensionAggression
📜 Soviet Ultimatum to Estonia
In Moscow Molotov asks from the Estonian delegation a mutual assistance pact which would give the Soviets naval and air bases. If the Soviet Union doesn't get military bases in Estonia, it will be compelled “to use force against Estonia”.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaBaltic StatesMolotovMutual Assistance PactThreat of ForceDiplomacyAnnexationEastern Europe
🪖 Soviet Military Buildup on Estonian Border
Soviet air activity in Estonia. Soviet troops along the Estonian border include 600 tanks, 600 aircraft and 160 000 men.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaMilitary BuildupTanksAircraftBorderAggressionBaltic StatesEastern EuropeInvasion
🚩 Soviet Occupation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are occupied by the Soviet Union.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaLatviaLithuaniaOccupationAnnexationWorld War IIBaltic StatesExpansionismEastern Europe
👮 Estonian President Päts Arrested and Deported
The President of Estonia, Konstantin Päts, is arrested and deported to Russia by the Soviets.⟶
EstoniaSoviet UnionDeportationOccupationBaltic StatesEastern EuropePolitical RepressionWorld War II