Viku Baptism ETO (id:#59998)

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Honkaniemi, Finland 1940-02-26 (3 others)

Overview:

Shares same Overview as previous CH scenario "Surprise at Honkaniemi" although date and terrain of maps are different. . . . .The Soviets had finally succeeded in breaching the Mannerheim Line when the Finnish tankers of the 4th Panseri began arriving at the front. The unit was ordered to immediately counter-attack, along with the Jakaaris of 3rd JP. Severe weather conditions had taken a toll on the Finnish Vickers tanks -- only six of the fifteen in the unit were available for action. The attack went poorly for the Finns from the outset. A pre-attack artillery barrage landed in the midst of friendly troops, dispersing them. The disaster was no known by the tankers as they began to move forward expecting infantry support. Despite the mishaps, the sight of Finnish armor startled the Soviet tank crews, resting outside their tanks when the Finns arrived.

Defender: Russian (Elements of the 84th Division, reinforced by the 112th Tank Battalion, 35th Tank Brigade)  

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