Battle of Kauhajoki

Part of Finnish War

Date	August 10, 1808
Location	Kauhajoki, Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Result	Swedish victory

Belligerents

Sweden

Russia

Commanders and leaders

Georg Carl von Döbeln

Schepeljeff

Strength

about 2.000

Casualties and losses

Around 62 killed and wounded

150–450 killed and wounded

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 Taivassalo Koljonvirta Hörnefors Sävar Ratan

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, Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland.

References

Ruismäki, Liisa (1987). Kauhajoen historia: esihistoriasta vuoteen 1918. Jyväskylä: Kauhajoen kunta ja seurakunta. pp. 395–398. ISBN 951-99888-2-3.

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