Which war did Mannerheim serve in before World War I?
Russo-Japanese War
World War II
Winter War
Continuation War
Answer
Before World War I, Mannerheim served in the Russo-Japanese War from 1904 to 1905. He was a cavalry officer in the Russian army and fought against the Japanese in Manchuria. He distinguished himself during the war and was awarded the Order of St. George for bravery.
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