Battle of Ruona

Battle of Ruona and Salmi Part of the Finnish War Date 1–2 September 1808 Location Ruona and Salmi, Kuortane Result Russian victory Belligerents  Sweden  Russia Commanders and leaders Carl Johan Adlercreutz Nikolay Kamensky Strength 5,000–6,000 Russian estimate: 7,000, 4,000–5,000 armed peasants, 30 guns[1] 7,000[2] Casualties and losses 170 killed 400 wounded 110 captured 130 killed 650 wounded

The Battle of Ruona and Salmi was fought between Swedish and Russian troops on September 1–2, 1808 at Ruona and Salmi, Kuortane. The Swedish army was led by Carl Johan Adlercreutz with 5,000–6,000 men or more under his command against the Russian army of 7,000 men under the command of Nikolay Kamensky. The battle turned up to be a major engagement in the war where fierce artillery fire occurred from both sides. The Swedes, who were in a well-fortified position, retreated after a while with a loss of almost 700 men while the Russians had lost 780 men. This battle is considered one of the turning points in the Finnish War along with the battle of Oravais.

References

1. Nive P. A. The Russo-Swedish War of 1808–1809. Saint Petersburg. 1910
2. Military Encyclopedia. Sytin. 1910–1915

Coordinates: 62°50′43″N 23°29′17″E / 62.8453°N 23.4881°E