The Parola Tank Museum
Posted by: Elkcalf
N 61° 02.432 E 024° 20.740
35V E 356648 N 6770208
The Tank Museum is a military historical museum with the main task to gather, save, investigate and exhibit the history of the Finnish armoured and anti-tank defence troops
Waymark Code: WMGJ76
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 03/11/2013
Views: 83
A central theme, furthermore, is to inform about the use and technical development of the armoured fighting vehicles in the Army of independent Finland, beginning from the first Renault F.T. Modèle 1917 tanks, bought in 1919.
The Tank Museum is also paying honours to the Finnish soldier. It offers a historical display of the skills and success of the Finnish armoured troops - especially of the wartime tank division - against a superior enemy in the battles of our last wars.
Opening hours: See the website.
Open all year: No
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