Battle of Ruovesi

When

5 Feb 1918 – 19 Mar 1918

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

63.25° N, 27.28° E

Location

Ruovesi, Finland

Outcome

Red/Soviet retreat

Belligerents

Finnish Reds Russia vs Finnish Whites

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

1918 battle of the Finnish Civil War

The Battle of Ruovesi was a major battle during the Finnish Civil War and on the Eastern Front of World War I fought in Ruovesi, Finland from 5 February to 19 March 1918 between the Whites and the Reds with support for the latter from Russian volunteers.

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