Suomussalmen rajakomppanian sotiin 1939-1944 osallistuneiden rajamiesten muistomerkki Suomussalmi
- Period
- 1939, 1944
- Category
- Memorial
- Location accuracy
- Approximate area
A memorial related to the wars.
Access and getting there
Muistopaikka. Käyttäydy kunnioittavasti.
What happened here
Battles, troop movements and military operations recorded near this site.
7 December 1939 – 8 January 1940
Battle of Suomussalmi
Battle · talvisota · 1,8 km
The Battle of Suomussalmi was fought between Finnish and Soviet forces in the Winter War. The action took place from 30 November 1939 to 8 January 1940. The outcome was a Finnish victory against superior forces. The battle is considered the war's clearest, most important, and most significant Finnish victory in the northern half of Finland.
== Order of battle ==
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