Battle of Ratan
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The Battle of Ratan was fought on 20 August 1809 during the Russo-Swedish War of 1808–09, a day after the Battle of Sävar, and was the last battle fought on Swedish soil during the war. After Russia c
Ratan battle
War memorial of Battle of Sävar.
Kalix River
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The Kalix River is one of the four major rivers of Norrland, northern Sweden, that are untouched by water power constructions. It is 461 kilometres long, flowing up to the Kebnekaise mountain range in
Battle of Ratan
…have improved Sweden's position in the subsequent peace negotiations, helping to move the border north to the Tornio and Muonio rivers rather than the Kalix River originally demanded by Alexander I of Russia. The Russians had successfully captured the city of Umeå and driven the Swedish army commanded by Sandels…
Kalixälven from seen from Kalix