Historical Events tagged with "9thdivision"
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Military & Warfare
Finnish Victory at Raate Road Battle
January 7th, 1940 85 years ago
The Finnish 9th Division successfully countered the Soviet invasion during the Battle of Raate Road, leading to a decisive victory in the ongoing Winter War. This engagement occurred along the Raate-Suomussalmi road, where Finnish forces, though outnumbered, utilized superior tactics and knowledge of the terrain to encircle and defeat Soviet troops. The maneuvering was critical in dismantling a larger force and highlighted Finland's tenacity against a more powerful adversary.
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