Soviet occupation of Estonia was followed by its incorporation into the Soviet Union. Not only did the Soviet Union deny the right of selfdetermination of the Estonians. but in order to squelch rebellion and solidify its control. it adopted a policy of terrorism against the populace. Within 1 year following Soviet occupations. an estimated 60.000 Estonians had been killed or deported to remote regions of the Soviet Union. Tragedy at the hands of the Soviets was nearly to be surpassed by Nazi occupation forces. Having endured 3 years of German occupation. the end of World War II instead of bringing to the Estonians a restoration of national independence brought them once more to victimization at the hands of the Soviets.
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