Finnish War of Independence

The Finnish War of Independence refers to Finland's struggle to become an independent nation, which culminated in 1917-1918. After centuries under Swedish and then Russian rule, Finland declared independence on December 6, 1917, following the Russian Revolution. The conflict involved internal civil war and tensions with Russia, which had been occupying Finland. The Finnish people sought self-rule and sovereignty, ultimately establishing a democratic republic. Their independence was internationally recognized in 1918, marking Finland's emergence as a unified, independent state after centuries of foreign domination.