Battle of Karstula 1808
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 August 1808 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1808 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Finland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Finnish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 62.8769, 24.8022 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Karstula was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on August 21, 1808. The Swedish force under Otto von Fieandt was defeated by a much bigger Russian force under Yegor Vlastov. During the battle and retreat the Swedes lost 313 men, the Russians lost 245.
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