Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Soviet-Finnish_War
gptkb:Simo_Häyhä gptkb:Battle_of_the_Karelian_Isthmus gptkb:Winter_War gptkb:Soviet–_Finnish_War gptkb:Carl_Gustav_Emil_Mannerheim |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Soviet military reforms
led to further military engagements Finnish territorial gains boosted Finnish morale historical commemoration in Finland increased Finnish military support from Germany increased international attention on Finland influence on Finnish national identity |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Finnish casualties approximately 300
Soviet casualties approximately 25,000 |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Finland
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Hjalmar_Siilasvuo
gptkb:General_Kirill_Meretskov |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and films
featured in documentaries subject of academic studies commemorated in monuments taught in military academies inspired songs and music celebrated in Finnish folklore influenced Finnish art influenced Finnish politics part of Finnish historical narrative shaped Finnish military doctrine symbol of Finnish resistance symbol of unity among Finns |
| gptkbp:date |
January 1940
December 1939 |
| gptkbp:duration |
about one month
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Kestenga
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
demonstrated Finnish resilience
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Suomussalmi
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent battles in Winter War
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
harsh winter conditions
supply issues for Soviet forces |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Winter War tactics
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Suomussalmi,_Finland
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
encirclement of Soviet troops
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Winter_War
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Raate_Road
|
| gptkbp:result |
Finnish victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strategic victory for Finland
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:political_movement
|