36th Estonian Police Battalion
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36th Estonian Police Battalion (also known as Schutzmannschaft Front Bataillon 36 Arensburg (German) and 36. Kaitse Rindepataljon (Estonian)) was an Estonian rear-security unit during World War II that operated under command of the German SS.
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36th Estonian Police Battalion | |
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Active | 23 November 1941 – 18 January 1943 |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch | Schutzmannschaft Estonian Auxiliary Police |
Type | Battalion |
Role | Rear security |
Size | 438 (August 1942) |
Part of | SS of Nazi Germany |
Engagements | Nazi security warfare Battle of Stalingrad |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Harald Riipalu |
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