Battle of Uttismalm

Battle of Uttismalm Part of the Gustav III's Russian War Gustav III in the battle of Uttismalm by Pehr Hilleström Date June 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 Battle of Uttismalm took place on June 28, 1789 during Gustav III's Russian War, Sweden won over the Russian Empire.

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

References

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

This battle was one of the many battles the swedes (Swedish) fought