The Battle of Vuosalmi (also known as the Battle of Äyräpää-Vuosalmi) — the main bulk of it — lasted from July 4 to July 17, 1944. It was fought during the Continuation War (1941–1944), a part of World War II, between Finland and the Soviet Union.
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