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Old 06-08-19, 04:37 AM   #599
Dowly
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1 June 1944

III AK (Eastern Karelian Isthmus): "Two enemy platoons attacked against our positions north of lake Kapujärvi after a strong artillery preparation. Elements of the attacking infantry reached our positions from where they were quickly thrown out."

Finnish daily losses: 18

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2 June 1944

Enemy situation report #338: "Information about 21. and 23. Army being moved to the Isthmus have proven to be incorrect. Enemy's fortification works continue."

Finnish daily losses: 20

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3 June 1944

III AK (Eastern Isthmus): "Enemy group beaten back from our obstacles at Vaskela."

Finnish daily losses: 28

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4 June 1944

Soviet 21st Army begins transporting troops to the Isthmus front.

Marshal Mannerheim turns 77.

Finnish daily losses: 16


Lieutenant-General Lagus' troops present their new StuG III G's to President Ryti and Marshal Mannerheim. (Enso)

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5 June 1944

No entry.

Finnish daily losses: 23

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6 June 1944

Enemy situation report #342: "Rise in enemy activity is to be expected due to Allied landings in France."

Finnish daily losses: 14


Estonian volunteer anti-tank company. (Huuhanmäki)

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7 June 1944

Molotov sees no reason to continue peace talks with Finland.

Soviet 21st Army's move to the Isthmus front is completed.

Finnish daily losses: 26

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8 June 1944

Finnish commanders believe the enemy is going to launch a larger attack in July at the earliest.

Finnish daily losses: 32
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