Battle of Honkaniemi (1940)

Battle of Honkaniemi took place in 1940 during Winter War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940
• Date: 25 February 1940
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Winter War
• Commanders (A): Col. Voldemar Oinonen, Capt. I. Kunnas, Lt. O. Heinonen
• Commanders (B): Col. V. Kashuba, Capt. V. S. Arkhipov, Capt. A. Makarov
• Casualties: 33 casualties 6 tanks (side A), 3 tanks (side B)
• Outcome: Soviet victory
• Coordinates: 60.650°, 28.783°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Honkaniemi · Wikidata entry