| Estonian Regiment "Reval" | |
|---|---|
| Active | February 1944 - 8 May 1945 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Waffen SS |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Defending territory of Estonia |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | Battle of Narva (1944) Battle for Narva Bridgehead Battle of Tannenberg Line |
Estonian Regiment "Reval" (Estonian: Eesti rügement "Tallinn") was formed on the early spring of 1944. The regiment comprised only Estonians, and had three battalions. The regiment was led by Major Rubach, helped by Lt. Noorkukk. The regiment's first name was supposed to be Narwa, but this name was already used by another Estonian battalion.
The regiment's first battalion was mostly comprised Viljandi County men led by Captain Purre. The second battalion was made up by Pärnu County men led by Captain Möldre. The third battalion was made up by Tallinn and Tartu County men led by Lt. Parts.
The regiment was sent to the Narva front on February 13, 1944. The regiment was sent without adequate training or equipment (particularly machine guns) to Narva and suffered heavy losses. So there were many casualties to Soviet cannon fire and air force.