August Sabbe
August Sabbe was a notable Estonian forest brother and resistance fighter who became known for his defiance against Soviet occupation. He was active in the late 1940s and early 1950s, leading a group of partisans in the forests of Estonia. Sabbe's story is emblematic of the struggle for independence and the enduring spirit of those who resisted Soviet rule. His tragic end came in 1978 when he took his own life during a police raid, marking a poignant chapter in Estonia's history of resistance.
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August Sabbe was the last known forest brother who committed suicide during an arrest attempt in Põlvamaa.
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