Battle of Ilomantsi (1939)

For the 1944 battle, see Battle of Ilomantsi (1944).
Battle of Ilomantsi
Part of the Winter War
Date10 December 1939 – 16 December 1939[1]
Location
North Karelia, Finland
Result Stalemate
Belligerents
 Finland  Soviet Union
Commanders and leaders
Paavo Talvela
Per Ole Ekholm		 Peter Alexandrov
Strength
400 initially[2]
4,300 when Group Talvela formed (includes defense at Battle of Tolvajärvi)		 Approximately 18,000[3]
Casualties and losses
422 total casualties[4]
125 killed
275 wounded
22 missing		 Approximately 5,000 total casualties[5]

The Battle of Ilomantsi was fought from 10 December to 16 December 1939, between Finland and the Soviet Union during the Winter War. Fighting took place near the village of Ilomantsi, in North Karelia, Finland.

  1. ^ Jowett (2023), p. 47
  2. ^ Jowett (2023), p. 47
  3. ^ Kukkonen (1955), p. 141
  4. ^ Sotatieteen laitos (1978), p. 187
  5. ^ Kukkonen (1955), p. 141