Suomussalmi kk. | village

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Village in the rural municipality of Suomussalmi;
During the Winter War of 1939-40, several battles were fought in the area around Suomussalmi, the most important ones being the Battle of Suomussalmi and the Battle of Raate. In these battles small Finnish forces defeated numerically superior Soviet forces.
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Coordinates:   64°54'21"N   29°0'18"E
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