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Battle of Suomussalmi
1939 - 1940 • Kainuu Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
Annihilation of two Soviet divisions by Finnish ski patrols.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Finnish victory.
Finland
- Commander: Hjalmar Siilasvuo
- Strength: ca. 11.000
- Casualties: ca. 750
USSR
- Commander: A. I. Winogradow
- Strength: ca. 30.000
- Casualties: ca. 13.000
Strategic Context
Preventing the Soviet strategy to cut Finland in half.
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