Battle of Lemo
1808 in FinlandBattles involving RussiaBattles involving SwedenBattles of the Finnish WarConflicts in 1808 ... and 2 more
History of Southwest FinlandJune 1808 events
The Battle of Lemo was fought during the Finnish War between Sweden and Russia on 19–20 June 1808 (Julian calendar 7–8 June). On 19 June, about 2,500 Swedes landed at Lemo (Finnish:Lemu) in Kaarina in Southwest Finland, aided by the Swedish Navy. There, the Swedes intended to liberate Åbo (Finnish:Turku) from the Russians. The Swedish landing forces were commanded by Major General Eberhard von Vegesack. The Russian had about 3,600 men in the area under the command of Lieutenant General Karl Gustav von Baggovut.
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Kasarminmäentie, Turku sub-region
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Kasarminmäentie
Kasarminmäentie
20740 Turku sub-region, Auvainen
Finland
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