The Estonian War of Independence took place from 1918 to 1920, following the end of World War I. Estonia declared its independence from Russia on February 24, 1918, amid the chaos of the Russian Revolution. The war was fought against both Bolshevik forces and German troops, as Estonia sought to establish itself as a sovereign nation. The conflict officially ended with the signing of the Tartu Peace Treaty on February 2, 1920, which recognized Estonia's independence. The war was significant in shaping Estonia's national identity and laid the foundation for its future as an independent state.