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Lapland War

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1944–1945 war between Finland and Germany

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The Lapland War was a conflict fought between Finland and Germany from 1944 to 1945, occurring after Finland switched sides in World War II. It matters because it marked the end of the German military presence in northern Europe and resulted in significant destruction in Finland's Lapland region.

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Key facts

Date
Date 15 September 1944 – 27 April 1945 (7 months, 1 week and 5 days)
Location
Suursaari (Gogland) and Lapland
Result
Finnish victory

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Belligerents

Germany Finland Minor air support: Soviet Union Commanders and leaders

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