itsenäisyyssodat
Itsenäisyyssodat refers to the wars fought for the independence of Finland. Following the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917, Finland declared its independence on December 6, 1917. However, this declaration was not immediately recognized by all parties, and the nascent nation found itself embroiled in conflict.
The primary conflict was the Finnish Civil War, which began in January 1918. This war pitted the
Beyond the Civil War, Finland also faced external threats. In the aftermath of World War I and
The period of the itsenäisyyssodat was crucial in shaping modern Finland. It established the country's sovereignty,