Battle of Uttismalm

The Battle of Uttismalm took place on June 28, 1789 during Gustav III's Russian War, Sweden won over the Russian Empire.

Battle of Uttismalm
Part of the Russo-Swedish War (1788–90)

Gustav III in the battle of Uttismalm by Pehr Hilleström
DateJune 28, 1789
Location
Uttismalm, Finland
Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
 Sweden Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Gustav III of Sweden
Strength
2,500 men 2,500 men
Casualties and losses
14 killed
88 wounded		 100 killed
300 wounded

The Swedish troops were under the personal command of the king, Gustav III, and numbered about 2,500 men. The Russian troops were of equal size. The battle ended with a Swedish victory and the russians lost around 100 dead and 300 wounded in the battle. The Swedes lost 14 dead and 88 men wounded.

References
    • Krigshandlingar, 1788-90. (KrA; Krigsarkivet)
    • Krigshandlingar, 1788-90. (RA; Riksarkivet) Rein: "Finska Armén..."

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