Historical Events tagged with "lotta svärd"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Lotta Svärd Movement Disbanded in Finland

November 23rd, 1944 80 years ago

The Lotta Svärd movement, a women's paramilitary organization in Finland, was officially disbanded following the armistice treaty that ended the Continuation War. Established in 1918, the organization played a significant role during the Second World War by supporting Finnish troops through various activities such as logistics and medical care. Its dissolution marked the end of a notable era in Finnish women's military involvement and was part of the broader shifts occurring within Finland's political landscape post-war.

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