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Battle of Tornio

1944 • Lappland
Finnish antitank patrol advancing to Kemi when fighting against Germans during Lapland War in Finland. The gun is a German bazooka "Panzerschreck" RPzB

Finnish antitank patrol advancing to Kemi when fighting against Germans during Lapland War in Finland. The gun is a German bazooka "Panzerschreck" RPzB

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Tornio was the first major engagement between Nazi Germany and Finland in the Lapland War; although hostilities had already begun elsewhere.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Finnish victory.

Finland

  • Commander: Aaro Pajari
  • Strength: ca. 12.000
  • Casualties: 400

German Army

  • Commander: Matthias Kräutler
  • Strength: ca. 7.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Strategic Context

Disrupting the German retreat route to Norway.

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