What the records say
- When
- 14 Jul 1808
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 62.97° N, 23.02° E
- Description
- 1808 battle of the Finnish War
Battle of Lapua
1808 battle of the Finnish War
The Battle of Lapua was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on 14 July 1808 at Lapua, Finland. The battle was a part of the Finnish War of 1808–1809. The Russians had set up defences around Lapua. The Swedes tried to outflank and surround the defending Russians.
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