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Battle of Rovaniemi
Part of the Lapland War of World War II
The ruins of Rovaniemi
Date
October 12–13, 1944
Location
Rovaniemi, Finland
Result
German retreat
Belligerents
Germany
Finland
Commanders and leaders
Henrik Saussel
Ruben Lagus
Strength
500 men 3 tanks
1,500 men 20 tanks
Casualties and losses
52 dead 164 wounded 9 missing 1 tank
36 dead 101 wounded 4 missing
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Lapland War
Nordlicht
Suursaari Island
Olhava
Tornio
Rovaniemi
Petsamo–Kirkenes offensive
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