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On this day - 27 December

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Conclusion of the Battle of Kelja

Yorkshire Post 27/12/1939

The Winter War was fought between the Soviet Union and Finland, starting at the end of November 1939 and concluding in March 1940. The Battle of Kelja was part of this war.

On December 27th 1939 the Battle of Kelja concluded, with a Finnish victory but both sides sustained heavy losses.

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