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*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Gustav VI
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*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Fredrik Lundström
*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Fredrik Lundström
*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Otto Marttinen
*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Otto Marttinen
*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Ernst Salminen}}
*{{flagicon|Valkea|1756}} Ernst Salminen
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*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Hannu Sibelius
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} [[Hannu Sibelius]]
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Markku Vuotola
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} [[Markku Vuotola]]
{{flagicon|Valkea}} Mikael Rantala
{{flagicon|Valkea}} Mikael Rantala
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Severi Lassila
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Severi Lassila
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Eero Nykänen
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Eero Nykänen
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} August Hyvärinen
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} August Hyvärinen
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Tauno Vesa}}
*{{flagicon|Valkea}} Tauno Vesa
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*{{flagicon|Ostrothia}} Maido Kaasik
*{{flagicon|Ostrothia}} Jüri Saat
*{{flagicon|Ostrothia}} Raimund Piirimäe
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The '''Valkean Civil War''' ({{wp|Finnish language|Valkean}}: ''Valkean sisällissota'') was a civil war fought in [[Valkea]] from 1916 to 1922. It was fought between Monarchist forces, which comprise the government of the [[Kingdom of Valkea]] as well as conservative and far-right militia groups, and Republican forces, who wished to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. The Republicans were comprised of an alliance of various left-wing groups led by the Valkean National Movement. It resulted in the defeat of government forces and the creation of the Republic of Valkea in 1923.
The '''Valkean Civil War''' ({{wp|Finnish language|Valkean}}: ''Valkean sisällissota'') was a civil war fought in [[Valkea]] from 1916 to 1922. It was fought between Monarchist forces, which comprise the government of the [[Kingdom of Valkea]] as well as conservative and far-right militia groups, and Republican forces, who wished to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. The Republicans were comprised of an alliance of various left-wing groups led by the [[Valkean National Movement]]. It resulted in the defeat of government forces and the creation of the Republic of Valkea in 1923.


The war began in the aftermath of the October 1916 uprisings, which were brutally crushed by government forces. Republican militias began to organize and formed a power base in Suojamaa and Suurilaakso, as well as in Valkea Proper. However, major cities such as [[Våren Livet]], [[Dagsmark]], and [[Osterlund]] remained firmly in government hands. The Valkean Army initially made major successes, retaking Novika and Tuuvalo in the summer of 1917. However, the entry of Ostrothian nationalists into the conflict gave the Republicans time to regroup. Among the leaders on the Republican side, Hannu Sibelius of the syndicalist Valkean National Movement emerged as its figurehead.
The war began in the aftermath of the October 1916 uprisings, which were brutally crushed by government forces. Republican militias began to organize and formed a power base in [[Suojaamaa]] and [[Tasakunta]], as well as in Valkea Proper. However, major cities such as [[Källälivi]], [[Dagsmark]], and [[Osterlund]] remained firmly in government hands. The Valkean Army initially made major successes, retaking [[Novika]] and [[Tuuvalo]] in the summer of 1917. However, the entry of Ostrothian nationalists into the conflict gave the Republicans time to regroup. Among the leaders on the Republican side, [[Hannu Sibelius]] of the syndicalist Valkean National Movement emerged as its figurehead.


From their power base in Central Valkea, the Republicans were able to secure the western coastline and most of the interior by 1918. In 1919, they retook Novika and began advancing southeast, taking control of Itäänmaa and putting the pressure on government forces. The Monarchists attempted to cut off their advance in the spring of 1920 and march up to Novika, but the Republicans defeated them at the Battle of Paasola and dealt a considerable blow to government forces. With the situation becoming hopeless, King Gustav VI and the royal family fled to [[Aswick]] in 1921. Later that year, Republican forces entered Våren Livet and formed a provisional government. Despite the loss of the royal family, Monarchist forces continued to fight into 1922. The last of these forces were defeated at the Battle of Utraslahti, marking the end of the war.
From their power base in central Valkea, the Republicans were able to secure the western coastline and most of the interior by 1918. In 1919, they retook Novika and began advancing southeast, taking control of Itämaa and putting the pressure on government forces. The Monarchists attempted to cut off their advance in the spring of 1920 and march up to Novika, but the Republicans defeated them at the Battle of Paasola and dealt a considerable blow to government forces. With the situation becoming hopeless, King Gustav VI and the royal family fled to [[Aswick]] in 1921. Later that year, Republican forces entered Källälivi and formed a provisional government. Despite the loss of the royal family, Monarchist forces continued to fight into 1922. The last of these forces were defeated at the Battle of Utraslahti, marking the end of the war.


The Republicans emerged victorious and established the Republic of Valkea on 1 August 1923. Sibelius was designated as its first president, and the Valkean National Movement reorganized as the National People's Party (''Kansallinen Kansanpoulue'') - more commonly known as the Kansallist Party. Their ascent to power marked the beginning of the [[Kansallist Valkea|Kansallist era]] of Valkean history, which lasted until 1975. Hundreds of thousands of Valkeans fled to Western Caledonia and [[Nynorsk Ostlijord]] as refugees, while Ostrothia successfully gained independence that same year.
The Republicans emerged victorious and established the Republic of Valkea on 1 August 1923. Sibelius was designated as its first president, and the Valkean National Movement reorganized as the National People's Party (''Kansallinen Kansanpoulue'') - more commonly known as the [[Kansallist Party]]. Their ascent to power marked the beginning of the [[Kansallist Valkea|Kansallist era]] of Valkean history, which lasted until 1975. Hundreds of thousands of Valkeans fled to Western Caledonia and [[Nynorsk Ostlijord]] as refugees, while Ostrothia successfully gained independence that same year.


==Background==
==Background==


==Warfare==
==Course of the war==


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 2 July 2024

Valkean Civil War
Vammala 1918 punaisten polttamia rakennuksia.jpg
Ruins after the Battle of Onkamo, 1917
Date25 October 1916 – 9 April 1922
(5 years, 5 months, 2 weeks and 1 day)
Location
Result

Republican victory

Belligerents

Valkea Kingdom of Valkea
Supported by:

Valkea Republicans

  • Valkean National Movement
  • Communist Party of Valkea
  • Valkean Socialist Workers' Front

Supported by:

 Woodstead
Ostrothia Ostrothian nationalists
Commanders and leaders
  • Valkea Gustav VI
  • Valkea Arttu Virtanen
  • Valkea Ingvar Nyström
  • Valkea Alvar Toivanen
  • Valkea Ralf Koponen
  • Valkea Fredrik Lundström
  • Valkea Otto Marttinen
  • Valkea Ernst Salminen

Valkea Mikael Rantala

  • Valkea Severi Lassila
  • Valkea Eero Nykänen
  • Valkea August Hyvärinen
  • Valkea Tauno Vesa
  • Ostrothia Maido Kaasik
  • Ostrothia Jüri Saat
  • Ostrothia Raimund Piirimäe
Strength
500,000 (peak) 350,000 (peak) 90,000 (peak)

The Valkean Civil War (Valkean: Valkean sisällissota) was a civil war fought in Valkea from 1916 to 1922. It was fought between Monarchist forces, which comprise the government of the Kingdom of Valkea as well as conservative and far-right militia groups, and Republican forces, who wished to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic. The Republicans were comprised of an alliance of various left-wing groups led by the Valkean National Movement. It resulted in the defeat of government forces and the creation of the Republic of Valkea in 1923.

The war began in the aftermath of the October 1916 uprisings, which were brutally crushed by government forces. Republican militias began to organize and formed a power base in Suojaamaa and Tasakunta, as well as in Valkea Proper. However, major cities such as Källälivi, Dagsmark, and Osterlund remained firmly in government hands. The Valkean Army initially made major successes, retaking Novika and Tuuvalo in the summer of 1917. However, the entry of Ostrothian nationalists into the conflict gave the Republicans time to regroup. Among the leaders on the Republican side, Hannu Sibelius of the syndicalist Valkean National Movement emerged as its figurehead.

From their power base in central Valkea, the Republicans were able to secure the western coastline and most of the interior by 1918. In 1919, they retook Novika and began advancing southeast, taking control of Itämaa and putting the pressure on government forces. The Monarchists attempted to cut off their advance in the spring of 1920 and march up to Novika, but the Republicans defeated them at the Battle of Paasola and dealt a considerable blow to government forces. With the situation becoming hopeless, King Gustav VI and the royal family fled to Aswick in 1921. Later that year, Republican forces entered Källälivi and formed a provisional government. Despite the loss of the royal family, Monarchist forces continued to fight into 1922. The last of these forces were defeated at the Battle of Utraslahti, marking the end of the war.

The Republicans emerged victorious and established the Republic of Valkea on 1 August 1923. Sibelius was designated as its first president, and the Valkean National Movement reorganized as the National People's Party (Kansallinen Kansanpoulue) - more commonly known as the Kansallist Party. Their ascent to power marked the beginning of the Kansallist era of Valkean history, which lasted until 1975. Hundreds of thousands of Valkeans fled to Western Caledonia and Nynorsk Ostlijord as refugees, while Ostrothia successfully gained independence that same year.

Background

Course of the war

Aftermath