Mainekampanjassa

Mainekampanjassa, also known as the "Main Campaign" or "Main Campaign of the Finnish Civil War," was a significant military operation during the Finnish Civil War of 1918. The campaign took place from April to May 1918 and was primarily fought between the Finnish White Guards, led by General Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, and the Finnish Red Guards, led by the Finnish Communist Party.

The Main Campaign was a series of battles and skirmishes that took place in the southern and central parts of Finland. The White Guards, who were supported by the German Empire, aimed to suppress the Red Guards and restore order in the country. The Red Guards, on the other hand, sought to establish a socialist state and were supported by the Soviet Union.

The campaign was marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties. The White Guards ultimately emerged victorious, and the Red Guards were forced to retreat to the north. The Main Campaign ended with the signing of the Armistice of Tampere on May 4, 1918, which marked the end of the Finnish Civil War.

The Main Campaign had a significant impact on the course of the Finnish Civil War and the subsequent political and social development of Finland. The victory of the White Guards led to the establishment of a democratic republic, and the Red Guards were eventually defeated in the Lapua Movement in 1918. The campaign is also remembered for its brutal nature and the high number of casualties, including many civilians.