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This category includes historical battles in which modern state of Finland (1917–present) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information. Subcategories
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]
Date Event Location Coordinates February 21, 1808 (c. 5:00 a.m) Russian army crosses the border to Finland Kymi river, border river, near Hamina.: March/April, 1808 Russian army
This is a list of wars involving Finland since its declaration of independence ... Military of the Grand Duchy of Finland; Military history of Finland; List of ...
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 ...
Urho Kekkonen became president of Finland. [8] 1961: Finland requested membership for the European Free Trade Association. 1975: Finland signed the Helsinki Accords. 1982: 27 January: Mauno Koivisto became president of Finland. [8] 1982 Keke Rosberg wins the 1982 Formula One Championship, marking him the first Finnish Formula One driver to win ...
Together with the battles fought in Kuru, Ruovesi and Vilppula between 15 and 18 March, the Battle of Länkipohja was one of the first military operations related to the Battle of Tampere, which was the decisive battle of the Finnish Civil War. [1] The battle is known for its bloody aftermath as the Whites executed 70–100 capitulated Reds.