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Battle of Vuosalmi
1944 • Karelien
Light machine gun in positions in Vuosalmi, Karelian Isthmus July 1944
Author: SA-kuva - Finnish Armed ForcesLicense:PD
Historical Overview
The Battle of Vuosalmi – the main bulk of it – lasted from July 4 to July 17, 1944. It was fought during the Continuation War (1941–1944), a part of World War II, between Finland and the Soviet Union.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Finnish victory.
Finland
- Commander: Karl Lennart Oesch
- Strength: ca. 20.000
- Casualties: ca. 3.000
Red Army
- Commander: unbekannt
- Strength: ca. 60.000
- Casualties: ca. 15.000
Strategic Context
Flank protection for the Tali-Ihantala front.
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