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The Battle of Valkeala in 1790 took place in Valkeala, Finland, between Sweden and the Russian Empire.At the time, Finland was a component of the Swedish Realm. During the several following centuries, a gradual and slow process of Swedish expansion in today's Finland and the consolidation of Sweden took place, not through wars fought between the Finns and the Swedes, but rather by various ...
The most important sources are the Novgorod First Chronicle, the Primary Chronicle and Erik's Chronicle. Fortifications are known from Finland already from the Stone Age onwards. In Yli-Ii by the Iijoki river is located the Kierikki Stone Age fortress, which was built on piles and fortified with palisade. [1]
The history of Finland began around 9000 BC during the end of the last glacial period. Stone Age cultures were Kunda , Comb Ceramic , Corded Ware , Kiukainen , and Pöljä cultures [ fi ] . The Finnish Bronze Age started in approximately 1500 BC and the Iron Age started in 500 BC and lasted until 1300 AD.
To prevent the Russians from gaining strength, the Swedish coastal fleet's unit under Rear Admiral Claes Hjelmstjerna tried to engage them twice in battle. The first was at the Battle of Rimito Kramp on 30 June, and after Russians withdrew closer to Åbo, the second was a battle at Pukkisaari on 4 July. Fighting ended in a stalemate, but can be ...
This category includes historical battles in which modern state of Finland (1917–present) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information. Subcategories
This is a list of wars involving Finland since its declaration of independence on 6 ... Military history of Finland; List of Finnish treaties; Finland Guard Regiment;
The battle of Lützen The battle of Nördlingen. The main battles in which the Hakkapeliitta took part during the Thirty Years' War were: Breitenfeld in 1631; Lech in 1632; Battle of Alte Veste in 1632; Lützen in 1632; Nördlingen in 1634; Leipzig in 1642 (also known as the Second Battle of Breitenfeld or the First Battle of Leipzig) Jankau in ...
Battle of Vaasa: Vaasa? June 30, 1808 Battle of Rimito Kramp? July 11, 1808 Battle of Kokonsaari? July 14, 1808 Battle of Lapua? August 2–3, 1808 Battle of Sandöström? August 10, 1808 Battle of Kauhajoki? August 17, 1808 Battle of Alavus? August 21, 1808 Battle of Karstula: Karstula? August 28, 1808 Battle of Lappfjärd? August 30, 1808 ...