Historical Events tagged with "tolvajärvi"
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Finland's First Major Victory in the Winter War
The Battle of Tolvajärvi marked Finland's first significant victory in the Winter War against the Soviet Union. Taking place in early December 1939, Finnish forces launched an offensive operation to retake the strategic location of Tolvajärvi, which was crucial for controlling supply routes. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Finnish troops employed guerrilla tactics and their superior knowledge of the terrain to launch surprise attacks against Soviet forces. The unexpected Finnish victory boosted morale and demonstrated the effectiveness of their military strategies.
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