30 December - DAY 31 of Winter War
Northern Finland: Colonel Siilasvuo is ordered to destroy the Russian 44th Division grouped along the Raate road. Finnish troops continue to pursue the retreating enemy across the frozen Lake Kianta.
The enemy's 163rd Division loses around 6,500 men, approximately 35% of its strength.
The Finnish force at Hulkonniemi captures large amounts of enemy material, including 25 artillery pieces, 11 tanks, 150 lorries and 250 horses.
Finnish losses are 350 dead and 600 wounded.
Lake Ladoga: Finnish troops repel an exploratory offensive by the enemy across the newly-frozen Lake Ladoga.
Daily losses: 85
Last edited by Dowly; 02-12-16 at 04:27 AM.
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