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Aarne Sihvo
1889–1963
A leading figure in Finland’s military life, he rose from the Jäger movement to become one of the country’s best-known generals. His career also crossed into public service, linking national defense with the politics of a young independent Finland.
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Valkoinen armeija Antrean rintamalla
by Aarne Sihvo
About the author
Born in Virolahti on November 22, 1889, he became one of the most prominent Finnish officers of his generation. He trained with the Finnish Jägers in Germany during World War I, then played an important role in Finland’s 1918 Civil War, especially in Karelia.
He later served as Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces from 1926 to 1933 and again from 1946 to 1953. Alongside his military career, he was also active in politics and served as a member of the Finnish Parliament.
Remembered as both a soldier and a public figure, he was part of the generation that shaped Finland’s armed forces in the decades after independence. He died in Helsinki on June 12, 1963.