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The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was a battle in World War II, part of the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union. It lasted from June 25 to July 9, 1944 in the small area (100km²) between the Gulf of Viipuri and Vuoksi river, and ended with Soviet forces giving up their unsuccessful attempts to force their way through the Finnish defenses.

Battle of Tali-Ihantala
ConflictContinuation War
DateJune 25 to July 9, 1944
PlaceKarelian Isthmus, Finland
ResultSoviet advance is stopped
Combatants
FinlandSoviet Union
Commanders
- -
Strength
50,000150,000
Casualties
8,80022,000