Hugo Viktor Österman

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Hugo Viktor Österman (5 September 1892 - 1975) was a Finnish Lieutenant-General during World War II. He was commander of the Finnish Army 1933-1939.

When the Winter War started Östeman was made commander of the Army of the Isthmus, but was dismissed on 19 February 1940 after the Finnish lines had been breached.