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Battle of Rovaniemi
1944 • Lappland Stadtkampf

The town of Rovaniemi destroyed by the Germans
Author: Ensio SiilasvuoThe original uploader was Paaskynen at English Wikipedia.License:PD
Historical Overview
Destruction of Lapland's capital by German forces.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory (Tact.)
German Army
- Commander: Lothar Rendulic
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: gering
Finland
- Commander: Hjalmar Siilasvuo
- Strength: ca. 8.000
- Casualties: gering
Strategic Context
German retreat action and "scorched earth".
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