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Battle of Pudasjärvi
1944 • Nordösterbotten Scharmützel
Historical Overview
First major ground combat between Finnish and German forces.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Finnish victory.
Finland
- Commander: Kalle Heiskanen
- Strength: ca. 5.000
- Casualties: gering
German Army
- Commander: -
- Strength: ca. 3.000
- Casualties: ca. 100
Strategic Context
Start of the active Finnish expulsion offensive.
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