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Title
Suomussalmi
Description
SUOMUSSALMI: Destruction of the Russian 163rd Division by the Finnish 27th lnfamry RegĂ­ment. (12/11/39)
Subject
Publisher
Date
1939-11-12
Scenario#
F-1
Scenario Description
SUOMUSSALMI: Destruction of the Russian 163rd Division by the Finnish 27th lnfantry Regiment. (12/11/39)
Location
Suomussalmi, Finalnd
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Suomussalmi was a battle fought between Finnish and Soviet forces in the Winter War. The action took place from around December 7, 1939, to January 8, 1940. The outcome was a Finnish victory against superior forces. Suomussalmi is considered the clearest, most important, and most significant Finnish victory in the northern half of Finland. In Finland, the battle is still seen today as a symbol of the entirety of Winter War itself.
Narrative Source
Combatants
Finland
Russian

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