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BATTLE // July 26, 1944

Battle of Ilomantsi

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Overview

The Battle of Ilomantsi was a part of the Svir–Petrozavodsk Offensive of the Continuation War (1941–1944). It was fought from 26 July to 13 August 1944, between Finland and the Soviet Union in an area roughly 40 kilometers wide and 30 kilometers deep, near the Finnish-Soviet border, close to the Finnish village of Ilomantsi, in North Karelia. The battle ended with a Finnish victory—the last major Soviet attack against Finland was stopped here.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Forces & casualties

Troop strength

  • Finland7,000
    medium
  • Soviet Union16,000
    medium

Soviet Union fielded a 2.3 : 1 numerical advantage

Casualties

  • Finland1,300
    medium19% loss rate
  • Soviet Union3,200
    medium20% loss rate

Commanders (2)

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