Historical Events tagged with "finnish civil war"

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Military & Warfare

Länkipohja: Executions of Captured Reds

March 16th, 1918 106 years ago

After the Battle of Länkipohja, the White forces executed 70 to 100 Red Guard soldiers who had surrendered. This brutal act reflected the tensions between the factions during the Finnish Civil War. The executions took place in the small village of Länkipohja, where the conflict's violence reached a grim peak. The decision to execute the prisoners sparked controversy and highlighted the ruthless nature of the civil war in Finland.

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Military & Warfare

Suinula Massacre Escalates Finnish Civil War

January 31st, 1918 107 years ago

In the village of Suinula in Kangasala, bloodshed escalated during the Finnish Civil War when members of the Red Guards executed around 150 suspected White supporters. The violent act marked a significant turning point, intensifying hostilities between the conflicting sides. The event exemplified the bitter polarization of Finnish society and altered the dynamics of the civil war, pushing both factions toward more brutal tactics in the ongoing conflict.

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