What decisive battle on 23 June 1919 in northern Latvia resulted in the defeat of the German Baltic Landeswehr and the Iron Division by Estonian forces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Battle of Võnnu (Cēsis)
- Step 1: The Baltic German Landeswehr attempted to establish a puppet regime in the Baltic region. Step 2. Estonian forces defeated the Landeswehr at Cēsis (Võnnu) on 23 June 1919, celebrated annually as Victory Day (Võidupüha). Answer: The Battle of Võnnu (Cēsis). Why not the others: Narva and Krivasoo were fought against the Red Army; Paju was a battle near Valga in January 1919.
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