BATTLE // August 28, 1808
Battle of Nummijärvi
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Overview
The Battle of Nummijärvi was fought between Swedish and Russian forces at Nummijärvi in Finland on 28 August 1808 during the Finnish War.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Significance
The Battle of Nummijärvi was an engagement between Swedish and Russian forces at Nummijärvi in Finland on 28 August 1808, forming part of the broader Finnish War of 1808–1809. Swedish forces under Carl von Otter numbered approximately 1,250 against a Russian force of around 1,500. Beyond its place in that campaign, the outcome and its operational consequences are not recorded in available sources.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Sweden1,250medium
- Russian Empire1,500medium
Russian Empire fielded a 1.2 : 1 numerical advantage
Commanders (1)
Sweden
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