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Orawais
Battle Name : Orawais
Date(s) : 15 September 1808
Part of : Russo-Swedish War 1808 ,
Outcome : A victory for Russian Forces over Swedish Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A clash between equal sized forces with both sides losing the same number of men. However the Russian gained the ground as the Swedes withdrew.
Location
A village on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia midway between Vaasa and Jakobstad. (Finland)
Casualty figures
Russian Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (14.29%)
Swedish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 7,000
- Casualties :
- 1,000 (14.29%)
