Battle of Alavus (1808 AD)

Battle of Alavus (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1808 AD during Finnish War.

Battle facts

Year: 1808 AD
Date: 1808-08-17
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Finnish War
Side A: Sweden
Side B: Russian Empire
Commanders (A): Carl Johan Adlercreutz
Commanders (B): Ivan Matveyevich Erikson, Ivan Vasilyevich Sabaneev
Casualties: approx. 212 killed, wounded or captured367 killed, wounded or captured
Outcome: Swedish victory
Coordinates: 62.586°, 23.616°