Battle of Tornio (1944 AD)

Battle of Tornio (Germany vs Side B) took place in 1944 AD during Lapland War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1944 AD
• Date: 1944-01-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Lapland War
• Side A: Germany
• Commanders (A): Mathias Kräutler
• Commanders (B): Hjalmar Siilasvuo
• Casualties: approx. 500 killed 1,600 wounded 400 captured 4 tanks lost375 killed 1,400 wounded 23 captured
• Outcome: Finnish victory
• Coordinates: 65.734°, 24.563°

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