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In English
The Finnish Salpa-line fortification 1940-44
Background
The Finnish Salpa-line fortification is one of the
largest construction sites in the history of the Scandinavian countries.
It was built in 1940 - 41 and 1944 to secure the eastern border of
Finland. The fortification extends itself from the Gulf of Finland to the
Salla-area in the Finnish Lapland. From Salla the field fortifications
continue as far as the Arctic Ocean. Salpa can be translated as "a lock"
in English, and as such, the Salpa-line was designed to be the final lock
of the Finnish defence in the 1941-44 Continuation War.
The
fortifications of the Salpa-line have become a popular tourist attraction
during the last few decades for those who are interested in the fairly
recent military history of Europe.
Further
information
See websites of
Salpa Line Museum in Miehikkälä
Museum director
Anu
Haapala
Tel. +358 40 5850 166.
E-mail: anu.haapala (a) miehikkala.fi
Museum researcher
Armi Oinonen
Tel. +358 40 7527 770
E-Mail:
armi.oinonen (a) miehikkala.fi
Museum assistants
Eila Manninen
Tel. +358 5 74 901, gsm +358 40 744 7961.
E-mail: eila.manninen (a)
miehikkala.fi
Elisa Notkola
E-mail: elisa.notkola (a) miehikkala.fi
Address:
The Salpa-line Museum of Miehikkälä
Keskustie 6
49700 MIEHIKKÄLÄ
FINLAND
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