COMMANDER // 1892–1975
Hugo Österman
Lifespan
1892 – 1975
Active service 1939 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 47.
Profile
Hugo Viktor Österman was a Finland-Swedish lieutenant-general. He served as Chief of Defence from 1933 to 1939 and commanded the Army of the Isthmus during the Winter War.
Battles (1)
1939
Battle of TaipaleWinter War · Finland