Historical Events tagged with "suomenlinna"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Battle of Suomenlinna Unfolds
The Battle of Suomenlinna began as part of the Åland War, involving British and French forces against the Russian fortress at Suomenlinna, near Helsinki. The conflict aimed to diminish Russian naval power in the Baltic Sea. On this day, a significant naval engagement took place, marking the start of intense bombardments where over 30 British and French warships participated. Allied forces sought to undermine Russian defenses, utilizing modern artillery to lay siege to the fortress. This marked a crucial phase in the broader conflict over control of the Åland Islands and surrounding waters.
Continue Reading