What the records say
- When
- 1941
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 65.00° N, 27.00° E
- Description
- 1941 Finnish remilitarization of the Åland islands
- Date from
- year in its Wikidata description
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
Operation Kilpapurjehdus
1941 Finnish remilitarization of the Åland islands
Operation Kilpapurjehdus ("Regatta") was the covername for the militarization of the Åland islands during World War II. The operation took place on June 22, 1941, and in this way, Finland strived to prevent Soviet landings in the area.
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