The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was a battle in World War II, part of the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union. It lasted from June 25 to July 9, 1944 in the small area (100km²) between the Gulf of Viipuri and Vuoksi river, and ended with Soviet forces giving up their unsuccessful attempts to force their way through the Finnish defenses.
Battle of Tali-Ihantala | |
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Conflict | Continuation War |
Date | June 25 to July 9, 1944 |
Place | Karelian Isthmus, Finland |
Result | Soviet advance is stopped |
Combatants | |
Finland | Soviet Union |
Commanders | |
- | - |
Strength | |
50,000 | 150,000 |
Casualties | |
8,800 | 22,000 |