Suomussalmi
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Suomussalmi is a municipality in Finland located in the Kainuu region about 90 kilometres northeast of Kajaani, the capital of Kainuu and 120 kilometres south of Kuusamo. The municipality has a popula
An aerial view of Ämmänsaari, an administrative center of Suomussalmi
President K. J. Ståhlberg
Battle of Suomussalmi
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The Battle of Suomussalmi was fought between Finnish and Soviet forces in the Winter War. The action took place from 30 November 1939 to 8 January 1940. The outcome was a Finnish victory against super
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…area in Finland. During the Winter War of 1939–40, several battles were fought in the area around Suomussalmi, the most important ones being the Battle of Suomussalmi and the Battle of Raate Road. In these battles, Finnish forces defeated numerically superior Soviet forces. Suomussalmi hosted the 2016 World Berry…
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163rd Division in the Battle of Suomussalmi