The significance of the concessions won by the Soviet Government In the Russo-Estonian 10-year pact is shown by the map of part of the Bailie area. Russia has gained naval bases in the Baltic Sea opposite Sweden and now virtually commands the southern entrance to the Gulf of Finland, In addition the Red Army is said to be in position to menace Latvia, demands on which are reported to have been made, and also Lithuania, which borders Latvia on the south. The map shows Dago Island, Oesel Island, and the Estonian towns mentioned in the agreement.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20058, 3 October 1939, Page 5
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96The significance of the concessions won by the Soviet Government In the Russo-Estonian 10-year pact is shown by the map of part of the Bailie area. Russia has gained naval bases in the Baltic Sea opposite Sweden and now virtually commands the southern entrance to the Gulf of Finland, In addition the Red Army is said to be in position to menace Latvia, demands on which are reported to have been made, and also Lithuania, which borders Latvia on the south. The map shows Dago Island, Oesel Island, and the Estonian towns mentioned in the agreement. Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20058, 3 October 1939, Page 5
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