Finnish 5th Division (Continuation War)
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5th Division (Finnish: 5. Divisioona, also known as Tavastian Division or Lynx Division) was a Finnish Army division in the Continuation War. The division was formed by Etelä-Häme (South Tavastia) military province from the men in Kanta-Häme (Tavastia proper) and Lounais-Häme (South-western Tavastia) civil guard districts.[1]
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5th Division | |
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5. Divisioona | |
Active | 1941–1944 |
Country | Finland |
Branch | Army |
Type | Division |
Nickname(s) | Tavastian Division, Lynx Division |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Ruben Lagus (11–25 July 1941) |
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