Wars in which Finland participated

Finland has participated in several wars throughout history. Here are some important wars in which Finland participated: 1st Swedish-Finnish War (1808-1809): In this war, Finland sided with Sweden against the Russian Empire. As a result of the war, Finland was established as an autonomous grand principality of the Russian Empire.

2. Crimean War (1853-1856): Finland sided with the Russian Empire and fought against the Ottoman Empire. This war took place at a time when the power of the Russian Empire was declining and Finland remained under Russian control.

3. World War I (1914-1918): Finland sided with the Russian Empire and joined the war when Russia entered the war. However, the Russian Empire's revolution in 1917 and Finland's subsequent declaration of independence withdrew Finland from the war.

4.II. World War (1939-1945): Finland, World War II. He fought against the Soviet Union in World War II. The Soviet Union attacked Finland, resulting in the brief Winter War (1939-1940) followed by the Continuation War (1941-1944). Finland retained its independence from the Soviet Union at the end of the war, but suffered some territorial losses.

5. Cold War (1947-1991): Finland, World War II. It maintained close relations with the Soviet Union after World War II. Since Finland shared a border with the Soviet Union, it followed a neutral policy and did not directly participate in the war during this period. These wars are just a few of the important wars in which Finland participated. Although Finland has participated in various conflicts throughout history, it has generally followed a policy of neutrality.