Through Mud and Blood ETO (id:#65269)

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Shemenski, Russia 1942-04-18 (6 others)

Overview:

The Soviet offensive at Jandeba had left a dangerous bulge in the Finnish lines at Shemenski. It threatened to cut the Finnish forces in two, thus a counterattack was ordered with the two hills the primary objective. The ad-hoc unit given this assignment was named Plathan after it's commander, and contained a platoon of Swedish Volunteers led by Second Lieutenant Axel Hård of Sergerstad. Following an artillery barrage, the attack against the hills started, but the knee-deep mix of snow and mud slowed the Finns and Swedes significantly, while the Soviet artillery strikes and automatic weapons fire were taking their toll.

Defender: Russian (7th Separate Army)  

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