Battle of Lapua

Positions at the battle

Date	14 July 1808
Location	Lapua, Finland
Result	4Swedish victory

Belligerents

Sweden

Russia

Commanders and leaders

Carl Johan Adlercreutz

Nikolai Nikolaievitsch Rayevskij

Strength

4,700

4,100

Casualties and losses

180^[1]

400^[1]

Finnish War
Pyhäjoki Siikajoki Gotland 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 Lapua was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on 14 July 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.

References

1 2 Anteckningar rörande finska arméens och Finlands krigshistoria, Volym 2. Julius Mankell. p 143

Coordinates: 62°58′N 23°01′E / 62.967°N 23.017°E / 62.967; 23.017

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