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German troops in Finland WWI
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German troops in Finland WWI
German troops battle with Red troops in Helsinki, Finland during World War I
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Attack Finland Helsingfors Helsinki Outcrop Rocky Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Helsinki during World War I. In the foreground, German soldiers, dressed in heavy winter uniforms and armed with rifles, advance towards a rocky outcrop where Red troops, their red armbands visible, are positioned. The battle for Helsinki, also known as the Battle of Helsingfors, took place in January 1918 as part of the Finnish Civil War, which erupted after Finland declared its independence from Russia. The German army, under the command of General Lüttwitz, had intervened on the side of the White Finnish forces, hoping to secure strategic resources and influence in the region. The battle was fierce, with both sides suffering heavy casualties in the freezing conditions. The photograph's composition, with the soldiers in sharp focus against the blurred background, emphasizes the sense of movement and action. This historical image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Finnish and European history, and serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.
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