Holm, Carl Johan 1781-1867 creator text utu 2017 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Anteckningar öfver Fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809" by Carl Johan Holm is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides firsthand insights into the military campaigns in Finland during the early stages of the Finnish War against Russia. The narrative is captured from the perspective of Holm, who served as a regimental chaplain, focusing primarily on the actions and experiences of the Savolaks Brigade. The opening portion of the book establishes the context of the conflict, outlining the initial fears and apprehensions of the Finnish people regarding a potential annexation by Russia, as discussed between Tsar Alexander and Napoleon. Holm shares his evident concern over the lack of preparation for the defense of Finland, particularly under King Gustaf IV Adolf's leadership. He highlights the bravery and loyalty of the Finnish forces, detailing early military maneuvers and the significant events surrounding the Savolaks Brigade's deployment. The text reflects a sense of urgency and yearning for action amidst the chaos of military retreat and strategy in the face of an advancing enemy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) See also: Anmärkningar och nödvändiga Upplysningar vid Herr C. J. Holms Anteckningar öfver Fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809 / G. M. Adlercreutz, #53971. Release date is 2017-01-16 Produced by Ronnie Sahlberg, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project. Original publication data not identified Holm, Carl Johan, 1781-1867 Russo-Swedish War, 1808-1809 -- Personal narratives DL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53972 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53972 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134238.0 53972