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Old 12-03-16, 05:27 AM   #237
Dowly
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The search function on SA-kuva.fi appears to not work, so unfortunately there will be no photos. I'll update the post when and if the site ever begins to work again.

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15 October 1941


Major General Laatikainen's II AK, relocated from the Isthmus, is reformed on the Karelian Army's left flank. Its new OoB consists of 8. and 4. divisions, Group O and Brigade Kuussaari.

Finnish daily losses: 61


Infantry attacks through soviet mortar fire. (Kiestinki)

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16 October 1941

Near Lake Orenskoje, the attacking Soviet forces manage to breakthrough into 7.division's positions.



Soviet officials begin to leave Moscow.

Finnish daily losses: 77


Destroyed tank in Salla. Wooden cross marks the grave of its driver.

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17 October 1941

Due to growing food shortages, people are asked to take every measure to try and preserve their root vegetables.

Finnish daily losses: 67


Doing woodworks was a popular way to pass time.

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18 October 1941

IR 30 launches counter-attack at Lake Orenskoje.



Finnish daily losses: 71


Wrestling a naval mine that had washed ashore in Önskärni.

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19 October 1941

II AK is ordered to attack towards the Käppäselkä – Karhumäki – Maaselkä line.



Colonel Kaarlo Heiskanen's 11.D is subordinated to the German 163.D. They are ordered to prepare to attack south from Svir, towards Tikhvin to complete the siege of Leningrad.

Brigade Kuussaari captures the town of Paatene on the shore of Lake Seesjärvi.



Farmers are required to give 1/4 of their grain and oats to the state.

Finnish daily losses: 70

!!GRAPHIC IMAGE - CHILD WARNING!!
 

"Ship of death" in Paatene. The ship was targeted by Finnish cannons as it was leaving the pier.
After the town was captured, Finns saw it had been carrying civilians.

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