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Viipuri, Finland 1944-06-20 (6 others)

Overview:

In a seemingly continuous Soviet assault, the Russians pushed back reeling Finnish defenders in the once famous ‘Summa Sector’. The Finnish 20th Brigade found itself low on all types of supplies, especially ammunition stocks. They had yet to see combat but were nonetheless tasked with the defense of Viipuri. In an effort to bolster the feeble defense, nine BT-42 assault-guns entered friendly lines among the weary and frightened soldiers just as the menacing outlines of Soviet JS II tanks were seen advancing through the morning mist, heading for Finnish positions around Ristimäki Cemetery.

Defender: Finnish (Elements of the 20th Brigade and the Independent Armor Company)  

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