Battle of Suomenlinna

Battle of Suomenlinna

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Suomenlinna
partof=the Crimean War


caption=
date= 7 August 1855 - 9 August 1855
place=Suomenlinna
casus=
territory=
result= Defensive Finnish/Russian victory
combatant1=flagicon|RussiaRussian Empire
flagicon|FinlandGrand Duchy of Finland
combatant2=flagicon|FranceFrench Empire
flagicon|United KingdomUnited Kingdom
commander1=??
commander2=??
strength1= 15000 Soldiers, 1500 Cannons
strength2= 80 Battleships
casualties1= 260 dead and wounded
casualties2= probably higher than the counter parts
The Battle of Suomenlinna (also known as Battle of Viapori) was fought between Russian controlled and British/French forces.

The battle started when a fleet of 80 Ships attacked the Fortress of Suomenlinna.

After 2 days of fighting, the battle had turned into a defensive victory for the Russian/Finnish force.


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