Historical Events tagged with "oravais"
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Military & Warfare
Russians Defeat Swedes at Battle of Oravais
September 14th, 1808 216 years ago
The Battle of Oravais saw Russian forces defeat Swedish troops on a battlefield in Finland, leading to a decisive victory for Russia during the Finnish War. This engagement took place in the context of a broader conflict where Sweden was attempting to retain control of Finland against Russian advances. The Russians, commanded by General Nikolai Raevsky, executed a well-planned assault that overwhelmed the Swedish defenses under General Wilhelm von Krusenstern. This clash solidified Russian dominance in Finland.
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