Battle of Karstula

Part of Finnish War

Date	21 August 1808
Location	Karstula, Finland
Result	Russian victory

Belligerents

Sweden

Russia

Commanders and leaders

Otto von Fieandt

General. Wlastow

Strength

1,253 men

3,500 men

Casualties and losses

300

250

Finnish War

Pyhäjoki Siikajoki Revolax Sveaborg Pulkkila Lemo Nykarleby Vaasa Kokonsaari Lapua Rimito Kramp Sandöström Kauhajoki Alavus Karstula Grönvikssund Ruona and Salmi Ömossa Jutas Oravais Palva Sund Taivassalo Koljonvirta Hörnefors Sävar Ratan

The Battle of Karstula was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on August 21, 1808. The Swedish force under Otto von Fieandt was defeated by a much bigger Russian force under General Wlastow. During the battle and retreat the Swedes lost 300 men, the Russians lost 250.

References

Julius Mankell. Anteckningar rörande finska arméens och Finlands krigshistoria särskildt med afseende på krigen emellan sverige och ryssland åren 1788-1790 samt 1808-1809, Volume 2. P.A. Norstedt & Söner, 1870. pp. 199-201.
Georg Carl von Döbeln (1856-1878). Några anteckningar om och af general von Döbeln, Volume 2. p. 51

Coordinates: 62°52′37″N 24°48′08″E / 62.8769°N 24.8022°E / 62.8769; 24.8022

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