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Event war Europe

Continuation War

1941 CE – 1944 CE

Finland fought alongside Germany against the Soviet Union to recover territory lost in the Winter War. After initial advances, the massive Soviet offensive of 1944 forced Finland to seek peace.

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Finnish war against the Soviet Union (1941–1944)

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Conflict · Europe

Continuation War

1941 CE – 1944 CE

Finland fought alongside Germany against the Soviet Union to recover territory lost in the Winter War. After initial advances, the massive Soviet offensive of 1944 forced Finland to seek peace. Finland retained its independence but ceded significant territory and paid heavy reparations.

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