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COMMANDER // 1897–1973

Paavo Talvela

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Lifespan

1897 – 1973

19001910192019301940195019601970Winter War · 1939-1940Continuation War · 1941-1944Battle of Tolvajärvi — December 12, 1939 · Finland · Winter WarBattle of Porlampi — August 30, 1941 · Finland · Continuation WarFinnish invasion of East Karelia — December 6, 1941 · Finland · Continuation War

Active service 1939–1941 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 42.

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Battles (3)

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