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Operation Birke
1944 • Lappland Truppenbew.
Historical Overview
Planned German retreat to protect nickel mines.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Success (Ger. withdr.)
German Army
- Commander: Lothar Rendulic
- Strength: 200000
- Casualties: -
Finland
- Commander: Hjalmar Siilasvuo
- Strength: 75000
- Casualties: -
Strategic Context
Securing war-essential resources in Petsamo.
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