Which war did Barclay participate in against Sweden?
Finnish War
Russo-Turkish War
Napoleonic Wars
Kościuszko Uprising
Answer
The Finnish War, also known as the Russo-Swedish War of 1808-1809, was a conflict between the Russian Empire and Sweden over the control of Finland. The war began in February 1808 when Russian troops invaded Finland, which was then a part of Sweden. The Russian army was led by General Mikhail Barclay de Tolly, who had previously served in the Napoleonic Wars.
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