Battle of Petsamo

The Battle of Petsamo was fought between Finnish and Soviet troops in the area of Petsamo in the far north of Finland in 1939 and 1940. The Finnish troops were greatly outnumbered but managed to contain the Soviet troops due to the extreme terrain, weather and leadership.

Battle of Petsamo
Part of Winter War

Map of the operations in Petsamo in 1939 and 1940
Date30 November 1939 - 12 March 1940
Location
Petsamo, Finland
69°15′N 30°34′E
Result Soviet victory
Belligerents
 Finland  Soviet Union
Commanders and leaders
Captain Antti Pennanen Kirill Meretskov
Valerian Frolov
Strength
Three companies Two divisions
Casualties and losses
89 dead,
135 wounded,
16 captured		 181 dead,
301 wounded,
72 captured
Location within Murmansk Oblast
Battle of Petsamo (Finland)
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