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Dowly · 02-16-18, 06:39 AM

10 February 1943

Colonel Paasonen talks about the current war situation at the Finnish HQ in Mikkeli.

The presentation is seen as too pessimistic, and Col.Paasonen is ordered to give a more optimistic one two days later.

Northern Finland/Uhtua sector: "250-300 strong enemy detachment attacked against our base at lake Alajärvi last night. After our reserves arrived, the enemy withdrew. A group of 150-200 enemies has dug-in on the northern shore of lake Alajärvi. Enemy losses 30+, one deserter captured."

During the night, the enemy group was encircled and by early morning had withdrawn. Enemy losses estimated at 70+.

Finnish daily losses: 13

Soldiers making axe handles. (2.D.)

***

11 February 1943

Maaselkä: "Our snipers have killed 66 enemies between 1.-10. February.

14.D.: "Enemy unit operating behind our lines has been identified as the *32.Ski Brigade." (*33. -D)

Finnish daily losses: 10

View from the roof of Viipuri's women's hospital. What's left of eastern Viipuri is seen in the background.

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12 February 1943

14.D.: "Attack by a 100-strong enemy detachment against one of our bases at lake Ontajärvi was repelled."

Finnish daily losses: 16

***

13 February 1943

No entry.

Finnish daily losses: 25

Major Puustinen's patrol returning. (Rukajärvi area)

***

14 February 1943

No entry.

Finnish daily losses: 8

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15 February 1943

President Ryti is re-elected nearly unanimously.

AOK Norwegen: "Our reconnaissance unit got into a firefight with a 100-strong enemy unit in grid 36:62. Enemy losses 20 KIA, 1 POW."

Finnish daily losses: 16

Knight of the Mannerheim Cross #110, Staff Sergeant Einar Schadewitz. (This guy)

"On February 10th 1943 the Commander-in-Chief has appointed Staff Sergeant Einar Schadewitz as Knight of the 2nd class Mannerheim Cross.

Sergeant Schadewitz proved to be a completely fearless fighter in the Winter War. This is evidenced by the many reports of his actions against enemy tanks. The same brutal and fearless activity he has continued during this war, for example:
(1) In Oravakytö terrain, Sergeant Schadewitz was with his group in ambush when an enemy marching column came to the road of the Vuosalmi-Oravakytö crossroads. His unit unexpectedly opened fire, killing the 8 officers who rode at the front of the column causing confusion and preventing the enemy formation from linking up with the main force near the crossroads.
(2) Once when the enemy attacked with a great force on the Finnish flank, Schadewitz himself eliminated two enemy machine gun teams in close combat contributing decisively to the outcome of the battle, where the enemy suffered significant losses.
(3) In the Riihiö area, during capturing of an enemy base Sergeant Schadewitz himself destroyed an enemy strongpoint with a satchel charge that had greatly hindered the Finnish attack. During the same attack he efficiently and effectively lead the storming of the trenches using his submachine gun which lead to the complete annihilation of the enemy with no own losses.
(4) At the same location during a later violent reconnaissance mission he again volunteered to lead the assault team. Much like earlier, his skill and example lead to near complete destruction of the enemy forces in the base with no own losses.
Sergeant Schadewitz has always been willing to volunteer to take on the toughest and most dangerous missions and perform them with cold-blooded bravery and decisiveness."

***

16 February 1943

Martti Koivistoinen, sentenced to death for treason and high treason, is executed.

He was part of the outlawed SKP (Communist Party of Finland) and had encouraged people to refuse military service and helped and organized armed groups of deserters to potentially rise up against the Finnish government.

Finnish daily losses: 16

Patrol stopping for a smoking break 200m from enemy lines. (Ostanjoki area)

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J.O. Antila

Private Antila (tag# 400382), born in Virrat in 1922. He was stationed at POW camp 17 in Aunus (the city, not the isthmus). On February 10th, Pvt. Anttila was wounded in the head during an air raid and died to his wounds on the same day in Field Hospital 14 at the age of 21. He was not married.

02-16-18, 06:39 AM	#434
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	10 February 1943 Colonel Paasonen talks about the current war situation at the Finnish HQ in Mikkeli. The presentation is seen as too pessimistic, and Col.Paasonen is ordered to give a more optimistic one two days later. Northern Finland/Uhtua sector: "250-300 strong enemy detachment attacked against our base at lake Alajärvi last night. After our reserves arrived, the enemy withdrew. A group of 150-200 enemies has dug-in on the northern shore of lake Alajärvi. Enemy losses 30+, one deserter captured." During the night, the enemy group was encircled and by early morning had withdrawn. Enemy losses estimated at 70+. Finnish daily losses: 13 Soldiers making axe handles. (2.D.) *** 11 February 1943 Maaselkä: "Our snipers have killed 66 enemies between 1.-10. February. 14.D.: "Enemy unit operating behind our lines has been identified as the 32.Ski Brigade." (33. -D) Finnish daily losses: 10 View from the roof of Viipuri's women's hospital. What's left of eastern Viipuri is seen in the background. * 12 February 1943 14.D.: "Attack by a 100-strong enemy detachment against one of our bases at lake Ontajärvi was repelled." Finnish daily losses: 16 * 13 February 1943 No entry. Finnish daily losses: 25 Major Puustinen's patrol returning. (Rukajärvi area) * 14 February 1943 No entry. Finnish daily losses: 8 * 15 February 1943 President Ryti is re-elected nearly unanimously. AOK Norwegen: "Our reconnaissance unit got into a firefight with a 100-strong enemy unit in grid 36:62. Enemy losses 20 KIA, 1 POW." Finnish daily losses: 16 Knight of the Mannerheim Cross #110, Staff Sergeant Einar Schadewitz. (This guy) "On February 10th 1943 the Commander-in-Chief has appointed Staff Sergeant Einar Schadewitz as Knight of the 2nd class Mannerheim Cross. Sergeant Schadewitz proved to be a completely fearless fighter in the Winter War. This is evidenced by the many reports of his actions against enemy tanks. The same brutal and fearless activity he has continued during this war, for example: (1) In Oravakytö terrain, Sergeant Schadewitz was with his group in ambush when an enemy marching column came to the road of the Vuosalmi-Oravakytö crossroads. His unit unexpectedly opened fire, killing the 8 officers who rode at the front of the column causing confusion and preventing the enemy formation from linking up with the main force near the crossroads. (2) Once when the enemy attacked with a great force on the Finnish flank, Schadewitz himself eliminated two enemy machine gun teams in close combat contributing decisively to the outcome of the battle, where the enemy suffered significant losses. (3) In the Riihiö area, during capturing of an enemy base Sergeant Schadewitz himself destroyed an enemy strongpoint with a satchel charge that had greatly hindered the Finnish attack. During the same attack he efficiently and effectively lead the storming of the trenches using his submachine gun which lead to the complete annihilation of the enemy with no own losses. (4) At the same location during a later violent reconnaissance mission he again volunteered to lead the assault team. Much like earlier, his skill and example lead to near complete destruction of the enemy forces in the base with no own losses. Sergeant Schadewitz has always been willing to volunteer to take on the toughest and most dangerous missions and perform them with cold-blooded bravery and decisiveness." * 16 February 1943 Martti Koivistoinen, sentenced to death for treason and high treason, is executed. He was part of the outlawed SKP (Communist Party of Finland) and had encouraged people to refuse military service and helped and organized armed groups of deserters to potentially rise up against the Finnish government. Finnish daily losses: 16 Patrol stopping for a smoking break 200m from enemy lines. (Ostanjoki area) * J.O. Antila Private Antila (tag# 400382), born in Virrat in 1922. He was stationed at POW camp 17 in Aunus (the city, not the isthmus). On February 10th, Pvt. Anttila was wounded in the head during an air raid and died to his wounds on the same day in Field Hospital 14 at the age of 21. He was not married. Last edited by Dowly; 03-02-18 at 01:37 PM.