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Background of War in the Northland
The article notes Sweden’s move to name an active commander in chief as Finland fights Russia, with Norway and Denmark boosting preparedness. A map highlights Russian objectives and potential prizes in the Baltic, including the Aaland Gotland and Oland islands and the Great Belt as strategic chokepoints. Estimates from World in Arms give armed-forces numbers for the nations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Aaland
Gulf of Bothnia
Gotland
Oland
Baltic
World In Arms
R. Ernest Dupuy
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