Battle of Lapua

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Battle of Lapua
Part of Finnish War
Date July 14, 1808 Location Lapua, Finland Result Swedish victory
Combatants
Sweden	Russia
Commanders
Karl Johan Adlercreutz	Nikolai Nikolaievitsch Rayevskij
Strength
4.700	4.100
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 Lapua was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on July 14, 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.