Johan Pitka
Johan Pitka was an influential Estonian military leader and politician known for his advocacy of national defense, famously stating that 'Estonia is defended by men, not weapons,' a sentiment that underlines the spirit of the Kaitseliit as a volunteer organization.
Born on Jan 01, 1882 (144 years old)
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Estonia:
Johan Pitka attempted to find all possible means to resist the Red Army unlike Otto Tief's government.
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Estonia:
Admiral Johan Pitka was the first to publicly point out the inappropriateness of a foreign monument in 1920.
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Estonia:
Johan Pitka's saying that 'men defend Estonia, not weapons' was highlighted by Captain Ants Silm.
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