Battle of Ratan and Sävar (1809)

Battle of Ratan and Sävar (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1809 during Finnish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1809
• Date: 1809-08-19
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Finnish War
• Side A: Sweden
• Side B: Russian Empire
• Commanders (A): Gustaf Wachtmeister
• Commanders (B): Nikolay Kamensky
• Casualties: Swedish accounts: 150 Russian accounts: 2,000 (including losses at Djäkneboda and Sävar) (Sweden), Russian accounts: 150–700 (Russian Empire)
• Outcome: See Aftermath
• Coordinates: 63.892°, 20.535°

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