Battles & Campaigns · 1789
Battle of Parkumäki
Parkumäki, Savonia, Finland
What happened
A Swedish force under Curt von Stedingk attacked Russian positions under General Schultz. During King Gustav III's war with Russia, the Russian commander was pulling his forces back. Stedingk attacked the Russians left behind, went round both groups, and captured their guns.
Why it matters
The Russians lost all their artillery and baggage. Swedish troops won back lost land in the Savolax region.
What came next
Stedingk was promoted to major general. The war ended in 1790 with the Treaty of Värälä.
Did you know?
Stedingk's men overwhelmed two separate Russian positions in one attack.
Timeline
- Jun 1788Russo-Swedish War begins.
- 21 Jul 1789Battle of Parkumäki.
- 14 Aug 1790Treaty of Värälä.