Battle of Kaipiais
| Battle of Kaipiais | |||||||
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| Part of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90) | |||||||
 Battle of Kaipiais | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Sweden |
 Russian Empire | ||||||
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| Strength | |||||||
| 2,300 men | 4,000 men | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 265 killed, wounded and captured | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Kaipiais took place on July 15, 1789 during Russo-Swedish War (1788–90), between Sweden and the Russian Empire. The Swedes lost the battle and had to withdraw with a loss of 265 men.
References[]
- Mankell, J.: Finska Armeens och Finlands Krigshistoria
Categories:
- Battles of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790)
- 1789 in Europe
- Conflicts in 1789
- Battles involving Sweden
- Battles involving Russia
- History of Kymenlaakso