Winter Wonderland ETO (id:#59274)

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Kotisaari Island, Finland 1939-12-12 (12 others)

Overview:

Later released as "Pajari's Pride" by CH. . . .The number of troops, committed by the Red Army to the few roads in Ladoga-Karelia area (north of Lake Ladoga), came as an unpleasant surprise to the Finnish High Command, especially the Soviet troops in the Suojävi area. The terrain was very hostile during winter and maneuvering entire divisions across scattered roads, in those conditions, was thought to be impossible. The strong Soviet attack by the 139th Division, commanded by General Beljajev, with nearly 20,000 men, some 45 tanks and around 150 guns, directed towards Tolvajärvi, was opposed by a Finnish force of about 4,000 men. After reinforcing the area and repelling several Russian assaults, the Finns planned an elaborate trap to capture and destroy the Russian 139th Division. The plan called for an envelopment of the Russians from the north with a smaller reconnaissance force from the south.

Defender: Finnish (1st Company, Er. P 112)  

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