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War Victims of Finland 1914–1922

Alright kiddo, let me break it down for you.

Between the years 1914 and 1922, Finland went through a period of war and unrest. You know how sometimes there are disagreements between people or groups of people? Well, back then, there were different countries and groups that had different opinions on how things should be done. And sometimes, instead of talking things out, they decided to fight each other with weapons.

The war in Finland involved different groups of people who were fighting for different reasons. Some people were fighting because they wanted Finland to be its own independent country. Others were fighting because they wanted Finland to be part of a larger country called Russia.

During this time, many people lost their homes, their families, and even their lives. These people are called war victims. They were affected by the war in some way, and it was very difficult for them to get back to their normal lives.

In Finland, there were different organizations and programs set up to try to help these war victims. They provided things like food, shelter, and medical care to those who needed it. The Finnish government also gave compensation to some war victims who had lost their property or suffered other losses because of the war.

It was a hard time for Finland, but people worked together to try to make things better for those who had been affected by the war. And even though it was a long time ago, we still remember and honor those who went through such difficult times.