Battle of Lapua

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Battle of Lapua

Positions at the battle

Date	July 14, 1808
Location	Lapua, Finland
Result	Swedish victory

Belligerents

Sweden

Russia

Commanders

Carl Johan Adlercreutz

Nikolai Nikolaievitsch Rayevskij

Strength

4,700

4,100

Casualties and losses

v • d • e Finnish War

Pyhäjoki – Siikajoki – Revolax – Sveaborg – Pulkkila – Lemo – Nykarleby – Vaasa – Kokonsaari – Lapua – Rimito Kramp – Sandöström – Kauhajoki – Alavus – Karstula – Grönvikssund – Ruona and Salmi – Ömossa – Jutas – Oravais – Palva sund – Koljonvirta – Virta Bridge – Hörnefors – Sävar – Ratan

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.