The Battle of Parkumäki took place on July 21, 1789, during

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, Sweden defeated the

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History

During the time when the Russian general Ivan Ivanovich Michelson pulled his forces back, the Swedish commander Curt von Stedingk with about 1,300 men started his offensive against the remaining Russian general Schultz and his 1,000 soldiers whom stood by Parkumäki, and another 500 by Puiko. On July 21, Stedingk flanked and overwhelmed both the Russian positions and captured their artillery. The Russians lost 200 men killed, 130 wounded and 500 capturedMäntylä Ilkka, Kustavilainen aika, teoksesta Suomen historian pikkujättiläinen, WSOY 1987. during the fighting along with all their artillery, baggage and two standards lost to the Swedes, who suffered 186 men dead and wounded. Curt von Stedingk was promoted to major general after the victory.

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