Battle of Suomussalmi 1939
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 December 1939 – 8 January 1940 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1939 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Finland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Winter War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | 9th Division | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 64.8883, 28.8889 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Suomussalmi was fought between Finnish and Soviet forces in the Winter War. The action took place from 30 November 1939 to 8 January 1940. The outcome was a Finnish victory against superior forces. The battle is considered the war's clearest, most important, and most significant Finnish victory in the northern half of Finland.
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