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
- Finland7,000medium
- Soviet Union16,000medium
Soviet Union fielded a 2.3 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Finland1,300medium19% loss rate
- Soviet Union3,200medium20% loss rate
Commanders (2)
Finland
Soviet Union
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