Historical Events tagged with "scandavia"

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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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