Battle of Kauhajoki

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Battle of Kauhajoki
Part of Finnish War
Date August 10, 1808 Location Kauhajoki, Finland Result Swedish victory
Combatants
Sweden	Russia
Commanders
Georg Carl von Döbeln	Schepeljeff
Strength
about 2.000	about 2.000
Casualties
-	-

Finnish War
Pyhäjoki – Siikajoki – Revolax – Sveaborg – Pulkkila – Nykarleby – Lapua – Sandöström – Kauhajoki – Alavus – Grönvikssund – Karstula – Ruona and Salmi – Jutas – Oravais – Palva sund – Virta bro – Hörnefors – Ratan and Sävar

The Battle of Kauhajoki was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on August 10, 1808. After the important Swedish victory at the Battle of Lapua the force under the command of Georg Carl von Döbeln defeated a Russian force near Kauhajoki, Finland.