5th Division (Continuation War)

5th Division
5. Divisioona
Active1941–1944
Country Finland
BranchArmy
TypeDivision
Nickname(s)Tavastian Division, Lynx Division
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Ruben Lagus (11–25 July 1941)

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.

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