Battle of Nietjärvi
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The Battle of Nietjärvi (15–17 July 1944) was part of the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, which occurred during World War II. The battle ended in a Finnish victory.[2]
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Battle of Nietjärvi | |||||||
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Part of the Continuation War | |||||||
Finnish soldier in guard duty at Nietjärvi, 19 July 1944 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Finland | Soviet Union | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Kustaa Tapola | Alexey Krutikov | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000 250 field artillery pieces (20 1/3 battalions,VI Corps)[1] |
15,000 80 tanks | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
500 dead or missing 700 wounded |
2,200 dead or missing 4,000 wounded ~40 tanks |
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