Lapland Group [SEP] conflict
Lapland Group
The Lapland Group ("Lapin Ryhmä") was a formation of the Finnish Army during the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. The group was formed on 13 December 1939 from troops of the North Finland Group. The group was placed under the command of Major General Kurt Martti Wallenius and had its headquarters at Rovaniemi. The forces took part in the Battle of Salla and the Battle of Petsamo.
Order of battle.
Osasto Roininen was located at Salla and consisted of the following forces:
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