Helsinki village landing (1808)

Helsinki village landing (Sweden vs Russian Empire) took place in 1808 during Finnish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1808
• Date: 26 September 1808
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Finnish War
• Side A: Sweden
• Side B: Russian Empire
• Commanders (A): Gustaf Boije
• Commanders (B): Pyotr Bagration, Karl Gustav von Baggovut
• Casualties: Swedish accounts: 657–826 Russian accounts: 1,000 killed and wounded, 350 captured, 15 cannons, 1 standard, 1 wagon train. (Sweden), Russian accounts: 400–524 (Russian Empire)
• Outcome: Russian victory
• Coordinates: 60.605°, 21.437°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Helsinki village landing · Wikidata entry