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Misso mälestussamba avamine

Original title: Misso mälestussamba avamine

1935 | Newsreel 1912-1940 I half, Newsreels | Director:

Opening of the memorial columnto fallen of cavalry regiment at Misso battlefield of the Estonian War of Independence in 26.05.1935.
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Vabadusristi Vendade aastapäeva pidustused Tallinnas

Original title: Vabadusristi Vendade aastapäeva pidustused Tallinnas

1934 | Newsreel 1912-1940 I half, Newsreels | Director:

Moments of celebrations of the festivities of the 15th anniversary of the Cross of Liberty Brothers in Tallinn (shorter version).
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Vabadusristi vendade XV aastapäeva pidustused Tallinnas

Original title: Vabadusristi vendade XV aastapäeva pidustused Tallinnas

1934 | Newsreel 1912-1940 I half, Newsreels | Director: Juhan Kuslap

Summary of the festivities of the 15th anniversary of the Cross of Liberty Brothers in Tallinn (longer version).
The Young Eagles

Original title: Noored kotkad

1927 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Theodor Luts

The debut feature film by Theodor Luts who himself took part in the Estonian War of Independence. It is the first Estonian war film that depicts young men from all over Estonia fighting for the freedom of their fatherland. The silent film consists of numerous spectacular battle scenes.

This Estonian feature film is among the few films produced before 1940 that have been almost fully preserved. Three young men have become friends during the times of the Estonian War of Independence. While fighting for their fatherland, they experience both hazardous and romantic moments without losing their bravery, coolheadedness and sense of humour. The film is full of epic battle scenes, patriotism and pathos. „Young Eagles“ was digitally remastered and returned to the big screen in 2007 accompanied by the specially compiled background music.
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Ceremony of Opening of the Memorial Column in Helsinki

Original title: Eesti Vabadussõjas langenud Soome vabatahtlikele püstitatud mälestussamba avamine Helsingis

1923 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1912-1940 I half | Director:

Festive ceremony of opening of the memorial column dedicated to the Finnish volunteers fallen in the Estonian War of Independence.
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Vabadussõjas langenute mälestussamba avamine Raplas 30.09.1923

Original title: Vabadussõjas langenute mälestussamba avamine Raplas 30.09.1923

1923 | Newsreel 1912-1940 I half, Newsreels | Director:

Views to the memorial column, church of Rapla and opening to the participants.
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Estonian War of Independence 1

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabadussõda

1919 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Events that took place in the Estonian War of Independence in 1919, rare documentation of the soldiers who were fighting in the war.

The Setu men. The row of Russian White Army soldiers, General Stanislav Bulak-Balakhovitsh and other officers performing military inspection. Imprisoned Red Army soldiers, examination of the prisoners' clothes: necklaces, Soviet roubles, cannon cartridges. Portrait photograph of captain Richard Borgelin, the commander of the Danish Volunteers Company. Danish volunteers in British safety helmets are working near the train echelon. Dixies and cannons on the platform car. Soldiers in train cars and on car roofs, the Danish flag is waving. Various goods and equipment on carriages, village men with horses. Danish volunteers lining up in the barrack yard, marching away. Armoured cars ...
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Estonian War of Independence 2

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabadussõda II

1919 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Events that took place in the Estonian War of Independence in 1919, rare episodes of the soldiers and military actions.

Events of the Estonian War of Independence on the Southern front line in the summer of 1919. The skyline of Tallinn viewed from the sea; a battleship with the British flag at the port. Viru Gate, a horse carriage coming along the street. Estonian tricolor flag waving on the top of Pikk Hermann Tower, views to the Toompea Castle and the adjoining buildings, city wall with Kuldjala Tower, Sauna Tower and Suur-Kloostri Gate. Narva Castle and Ivangorod Fortress can be seen in the distance. soldiers' sports exercises on a vaulting-horse and on the bars in front of the barracks. Cavalrymen's ...
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The Estonian War of Independence Pechory Land

1919 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Chronicle about the activities of the Danish Volunteers in the Estonian War of Independence.

The Danish Volunteers in the Estonian War of Independence in 1919. Pechory market place, sugar cubes and slices of bread on plates. The gate pf Pechory Monastery, Seto men, Russian White Army soldiers and officers performing drill, imprisoned Red Army soldiers. The Danish Volunteers wearing British safety helmets are working near the military echelon. Dixies, cannons on the platform train car. The Danish Volunteers are lining up in the barrack yard. Armored cars "Kalevipoeg", "Pisuhänd" and "Vanapagan"; squads are starting the engines. Danish soldiers prepare for shooting positions near the windmill made of logs. The film ends with the photograph ...
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The Estonian War of Independence, Southern Front

1919 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Chronicle about the Estonian War of Independence.

Documentary about the events during the Estonian War of Independence in the Southern Front in the summer of 1919. Views of Tallinn, a military ship with the British flag at the harbour, Viru Street, the national flag on the top of Pikk Hermann tower, views of Toompea Hill. Military sports exercises in front of the barracks. Cavalry horseback riding training - backwards riding. Military column moving forward in a city street: cavalrymen, artillery carriages, infantrymen. Soldiers are lined up on Tartu Town Hall Square. Soldiers in Tartu Railway Station. Armoured train No. 2 with the artillery platform "Kalew". Armoured train ...
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