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Battle of Raate Road

1940 • Kainuu
Soviet equipment and fallen soldiers at Raate Road, Suomussalmi

Soviet equipment and fallen soldiers at Raate Road, Suomussalmi

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This is a photo of a monument in Finland identified by the ID 'Q30506430' (Q30506430) - RKY: 1299

This is a photo of a monument in Finland identified by the ID 'Q30506430' (Q30506430) - RKY: 1299

Author: EerikLehtoLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Finnish troops marching to Raate-Road. On the road rest of the Russian 163rd division.

Finnish troops marching to Raate-Road. On the road rest of the Russian 163rd division.

Author: https://web.archive.org/web/20191107182602/https://plus.iltalehti.fi/plus/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2942-1024x624.jpgLicense:PD
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Purasjoki dugouts in Raattentie

Purasjoki dugouts in Raattentie

Author: dr.erosLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Finnish soldiers, some in snow camouflage, inspecting an abondoned Soviet T-26 tank after the Battle of Raate road during the Winter War.

Finnish soldiers, some in snow camouflage, inspecting an abondoned Soviet T-26 tank after the Battle of Raate road during the Winter War.

Author: Finnish Defence Forces / unknown Finnish military photographerLicense:PD
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Vasovaara, Raatteentien vieressä Vuokkiniemen alueella Venäjällä, noin kilometri Suomen rajalta

Vasovaara, Raatteentien vieressä Vuokkiniemen alueella Venäjällä, noin kilometri Suomen rajalta

Author: HöyhensLicense:CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Historical Overview

The Battle of Raate Road was fought during the Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland in January 1940, as a part of the Battle of Suomussalmi.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Finnish victory.

Finland

  • Commander: Hjalmar Siilasvuo
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 400

USSR

  • Commander: A. I. Winogradow †
  • Strength: ca. 14.000
  • Casualties: ca. 9.000

Strategic Context

Continuation of the annihilation tactics after Suomussalmi.

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