Episode 3 of 3
Occupation of Helsinki
- When
- March 1808
- Where
- Helsinki
Russian forces occupied Helsinki and began bombarding the Sveaborg fortress.
In early March 1808, Russian troops took Helsinki. They began bombarding Sveaborg, a sea fortress prepared for a long siege with 6,000 men and 700 cannons. The fortress was later besieged and surrendered in May.
Sources
- Suomenlinna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Finnish War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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