On A True Story. : 1944

During World War II, Estonia and the Baltic countries were occupied by Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union sought to regain control of the region. In 1944, the Soviet Union launched a major offensive against the German forces in Estonia, leading to a brutal and devastating war. The fighting in Estonia and the Baltic countries were characterized by intense battles, widespread destruction, and atrocities committed by both sides. The Soviet Red Army, in particular, engaged in brutal tactics such as indiscriminate bombing and shelling, as well as mass deportations of civilians deemed disloyal to the Soviet regime. Ultimately, the Soviet Union emerged victorious in the war, and Estonia and the Baltic countries fell under Soviet control until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The war had a profound impact on the region, leaving behind scars that would last for decades, and shaping the political and social landscape of Estonia and the Baltic countries for years to come. The war in Estonia