War of Continuation

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The "War of Continuation" (1941–1944) was a military conflict fought between Finland and the Soviet Union during World War II. Following the earlier Russo-Finnish War (1939–1940), Finland allowed German troops transit through its territory and subsequently joined Germany in attacking the Soviet Union. The war began with a successful Finnish offensive, recapturing territories lost in the previous conflict, particularly in eastern Karelia. However, as Germany began to suffer defeats, Finnish demand for peace grew. An armistice was signed on September 19, 1944, requiring Finland to recognize the Treaty of Moscow and ensure the evacuation of German forces. The formal peace treaty was signed in Paris on February 10, 1947.123

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The “War of Continuation” (1941–44) began with a successful Finnish offensive that led to the capture of large areas of eastern Karelia. Some Finns were reluctant, however, to cross the old border of 1939, and the spirit of the Winter War that had united the Finns…
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The “War of Continuation” (1941–44) began with a successful Finnish offensive that led to the capture of large areas of eastern Karelia. Some Finns were reluctant, however, to cross the old border of 1939, and the spirit of the Winter War that had united the Finns…
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