Modern era · 1939
Battle of Tolvajärvi
The Battle of Tolvajärvi ([ˈtol.ʋɑˌjær.ʋi]; Finnish: Tolvajärven–Ägläjärven taistelu, Russian: Битва при Толваярви) began on 12 December 1939 and continued for about a week and a half, between Finland and the Soviet Union. It was the first large offensive victory for the Finns in the Winter War.
- When
- 12 Dec 1939
- Where
- Tolvajärvi
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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