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Karl Lennart Oesch
Finnish general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karl Lennart Oesch (8 August 1892 – 28 March 1978) was one of Finland's leading generals during World War II. He held a string of high staff assignments and front commands, and at the end of the Continuation War commanded three Finnish army corps on the Karelian Isthmus. He received numerous awards, including the Finnish Mannerheim Cross during his service. Following the end of the Continuation War, he was tried and convicted for war crimes relating to the treatment of Soviet prisoners-of-war.
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Born | (1892-08-08)8 August 1892 Pyhäjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland |
Died | 28 March 1978(1978-03-28) (aged 85) Helsinki, Finland |
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Years of service | 1915–1945 |
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Other work | Writings of Military History |
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