The flag of Germany was replaced with the Estonian tricolour in the Pikk Hermann, the flag tower of the seat of the Government. Tief's government failed to keep control, attempting to organise the defence of the capital city against the advancing Red Army making use of the men who had fought in the Finnish Infantry Regiment 200 and a military unit organised by Johan Pitka, the Germans overran the headquarters of Admiral Pitka in Tallinn and it is presumed he was subsequently killed in the ensuing battle.
The German flag was replaced with the Estonian tricolour at the Pikk Hermann, the seat of government's flag tower, as Tief's administration failed to maintain control and attempted to defend Tallinn against the Red Army using soldiers from the Finnish Infantry Regiment 200 and a unit led by Johan Pitka. The Germans captured Admiral Pitka's headquarters in Tallinn, likely resulting in his death during the conflict.