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Battle of Lapua
Part of the Finnish War
Savolaksarnas framryckning, by Magnus Adlercreutz
Date
14 July 1808
Location
Lapua, Swedish Finland
Result
Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden
Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Carl Johan Adlercreutz
Nikolay Nikolayevich Raevsky
Strength
4,700 18 guns[1]
4,000 15 or 17 guns[1]
Casualties and losses
25 killed 133 wounded 11 missing[note 1]
200 killed, wounded or captured[2]
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Finnish War
Finland
Pyhäjoki
Siikajoki
Revolax
Sveaborg
Pulkkila
Kumlinge
Kuopio
Lemo
Nykarleby
Vaasa
Lintulaks
Kokonsaari
Lapua
Rimito Kramp
Sandöström
Pälkjärvi
Kauhajoki
Alavus
Karstula
Nummijärvi
Lappfjärd
Grönvikssund
Ruona–Salmi
Jutas
Oravais
Lokalaks
Palva Sund
Helsinge
Koljonvirta
Åland Islands
Sweden
Gotland
Kalix
Skellefteå
Hörnefors
Sävar
Ratan
Piteå
The Battle of Lapua was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on 14 July 1808 at Lapua, Finland. The Russians had set up defences around Lapua. The Swedes tried to outflank and surround the defending Russians. The Björneborg Regiment under Georg Carl von Döbeln distinguished itself during the battle.
In the end the Russians managed to retreat, but the victory was an important one for the Swedish as it allowed them to continue their offensive.
Positions at the battle
^ abHornborg 1955, p. 125.
^ abHornborg 1955, p. 126.
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