02242cam a22003253u 4500 75127 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20252023utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 67054136 UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Helanen, Vilho, 1899-1952 Suomalaiset Viron vapaussodassa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-17 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Suomalaiset Viron vapaussodassa" by Vilho Helanen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the involvement of Finnish forces in Estonia's struggle for independence during the turbulent period surrounding the Estonian War of Independence and the Russian Revolution. Helanen's narrative likely covers the coordinated military efforts, political developments, and the broader historical context that led to the formation of a Finnish volunteer detachment to assist Estonia. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by providing an overview of Estonia's early history, detailing the beginnings of the Estonian people and their interactions with neighboring nations. Helanen highlights the struggles faced by Estonians against various conquerors, emphasizing their aspirations for independence. The introduction serves to contextualize the subsequent events during the independence struggle, particularly the Finnish support that emerged amid the chaos of the Russian Revolution and its implications for Estonian self-determination. This foundation paves the way for an examination of the military actions, local responses, and the evolution of Estonian nationalism that define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Kirja, 1921 Finns -- Estonia Estonia -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75127 115852 115852